Kitale weather in August (Kenya)

What is the weather forecast for Kitale in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Kitale includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kitale in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 181 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Eldoret, Kenya (62 KM, 39 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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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