August Rainfall and Precipitation in Eastern Region

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Eastern Region, Kenya in August.

Eastern Region, Kenya, a region in Kenya, experiences low precipitation in August, ranging from 8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall in Kitui to 15 mm (0.6 in) in Machakos.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Eastern Region precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Eastern Region, Kenya receive in August?

In August, Machakos typically receives modest rainfall, around 15 mm (0.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Eastern Region, Kenya in August?

On average, Machakos has about 6 days days of rain in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Eastern Region, Kenya?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Eastern Region, Kenya.

What is the wettest city in August in Eastern Region, Kenya?

Looking at our data, Machakos tops the wettest-cities list in Eastern Region, Kenya for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 15 mm (0.6 in).

What is the driest city in August in Eastern Region, Kenya?

The driest place is Kitui with an average rainfall of 8 mm (0.3 in) according to our data.

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