Kikuyu weather in August (Central, Kenya)

What kind of weather does August bring to Kikuyu? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Kikuyu during August is typically perfect, with 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Kikuyu in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Expect around 7 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 127 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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