Mount Kenya National Park Weather in August

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

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

Are you planning a trip a to Mount Kenya 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 Kenya National Park in August

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. August in Mount Kenya National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Naro Moru with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Nanyuki with 102 mm (4 in).

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in August

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (August)

Nanyuki

In August Nanyuki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
excellent
Climate in Nanyuki →

Naro Moru

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Naro Moru 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya. Average rainfall in Nanyuki sits around 102 mm (4 in).

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya with overall very good weather in Nanyuki. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, June, July and September provide excellent weather in Nanyuki. On the other hand, the months of April and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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