Mount Elgon National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in August.

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Endebess Kitale

Are you planning a trip a to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in August

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. August in Mount Elgon National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Endebess.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kitale with an average of 236 mm (9.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Endebess with 348 mm (14 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Endebess.

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Elgon National Park.

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 Mount Elgon National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (August)

Endebess

In August Endebess generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
348 mm (14 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Endebess →

Kitale

In August Kitale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
181 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Elgon National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Kitale 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in August?

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Endebess average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in August?

Daytime temperatures in Endebess peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, with Endebess averaging around 348 mm (14 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya with often poor weather in Endebess.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Endebess. On the other hand, the months of May, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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