Eldoret weather in August (Central, Kenya)

What is the weather forecast for Eldoret in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Eldoret includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Eldoret in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 181 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Eldoret. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Eldoret climate page with graphs.

 

Eldoret, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 312 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 181 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in August

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Eldoret, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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