Eastern Region Weather in August

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

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Machakos Kitui

Considering a trip to Eastern Region, Kenya this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Eastern Region in August

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. August in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Machakos to 27°C (81°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Kitui and 14°C (57°F) in Machakos.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Region, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kitui with an average of 8 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Machakos with 15 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Machakos typically sees 127 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Eastern Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eastern Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Machakos)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eastern Region.

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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (August)

Machakos

In August Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
127 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In August Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kitui →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Kitui 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)

Eastern Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in August?

In August, Eastern Region, Kenya generally has excellent weather conditions. Machakos sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in August?

In Machakos, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Region, Kenya during August, with Machakos averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Eastern Region, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Machakos is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Machakos.

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We have much more information about the climate in Eastern Region.

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