Kenya weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

August is one of the best months for a holiday in Kenya.
Daytime
27°
Night
18°
☀️ Day length
12 h 07 min
Chance of rain
29%
Thunder days
14%
Humid days
69%
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In August, Kenya averages about 27° during the day and 18° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 29%).

Kenya weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 30℃19℃8%
February 31℃19℃8%
March 30℃20℃19%
April 29℃20℃36%
May 28℃19℃41%
June ★ 27℃18℃25%
July ★ 26℃18℃25%
August 27℃18℃29%
September ★ 28℃18℃27%
October 29℃19℃27%
November 28℃19℃35%
December 29℃19℃21%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Kenya in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Garissa 32℃22℃-8%
Kisumu 29℃17℃-41%
Bungoma 29℃18℃-10%
Mombasa 28℃21℃26℃31%
Malindi 28℃23℃26℃31%
Kilifi 28℃21℃26℃30%
Nairobi 23℃14℃-18%
Eldoret 22℃11℃-58%
Nyeri 21℃12℃-33%
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Kenya weather - other months

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