Ruaka weather in August (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Ruaka during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Ruaka the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Ruaka in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 127 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruaka climate page with graphs.

 

Ruaka, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 127 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in August

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Ruaka in August?

For visitors traveling to Ruaka, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.