Gilgil weather in August (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Gilgil during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Gilgil, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

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

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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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 Gilgil in August?

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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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