Elmenteita weather in August (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Elmenteita in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Elmenteita the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Elmenteita in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 214 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elmenteita, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in August

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

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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 Elmenteita in August?

For visitors traveling to Elmenteita, 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 in August.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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