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Kitale weather in August (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Kitale in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Kitale generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°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.

Kitale in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kitale. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kitale, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 236 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Eldoret, Kenya (62 KM, 39 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Kitale, 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.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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