Machakos weather in August (Kenya)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Machakos this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Machakos 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 14°C.

Precipitation

Machakos in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Machakos. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Machakos, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (45 KM, 27 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 Machakos, 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

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