Kikuyu weather in August (Central, Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Kikuyu during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Kikuyu the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Kikuyu in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 127 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kikuyu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (29 KM, 18 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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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 Kikuyu in August?

For visitors traveling to Kikuyu, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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