Ruiru weather in August (Kenya)

What should you pack for a trip to Ruiru in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Ruiru is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Ruiru in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. This month experiences about 7 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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 Ruiru climate page with graphs.

 

Ruiru, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ruiru, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ruiru.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.