Gilgil weather in August (Kenya)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gilgil in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Gilgil is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Gilgil in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 214 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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 Gilgil, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gilgil.

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