Central Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in August.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

Planning a getaway to Central, Kenya this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Central in August

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. In August, Central experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Eldoret at 22°C (72°F) and very warm in Meru National Park at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Meru National Park and 12°C (54°F) in Eldoret.

For specific regional insights in Central, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 3.8 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 312 mm (12 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Eldoret.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Eldoret gets around 181 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Central, Kenya?

Temperature range in Central (August)

Precipitation variation in Central (August)

Eldoret

In August Eldoret generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
181 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
312 mm (12 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In August Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
127 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In August Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
127 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In August Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
214 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In August Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 312 mm (12 in)
Kikuyu 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Limuru 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Meru National Park 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 3.8 mm (0.1 in)

Central weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in August?

Central, Kenya typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Eldoret average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in August?

In Eldoret, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Eldoret records an average of 312 mm (12 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Central, Kenya.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Central, Kenya due to the typically poor weather in Eldoret.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Eldoret. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Central.

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