Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Kenya in August
In August, average daytime highs across the 37 cities listed in Kenya range from 18.5°C in Limuru to 33.5°C in Mandera. Monthly rainfall ranges from under 1 mm in Mandera to 304 mm in Eldoret.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
August in Kenya
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 22.3°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 21 | 3.9 |
| Kakamega | 24.3°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 106 | 20.7 |
| Mombasa | 26.7°C22.2°C | 22.2°C | 49 | 17.2 |
| Nakuru | 21.7°C11.7°C | 11.7°C | 72 | 13.0 |
| Ruiru | 22.2°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 12 | 2.6 |
| Eldoret | 20.6°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 304 | 27.8 |
| Kisumu | 27.2°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 100 | 19.2 |
| Kikuyu | 19.9°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 21 | 3.9 |
| Thika | 22.5°C13.2°C | 13.2°C | 32 | 8.9 |
| Naivasha | 19.7°C11.7°C | 11.7°C | 50 | 11.1 |
| Karuri (Kiambu County), Kenya | 20.2°C11.1°C | 11.1°C | 21 | 3.9 |
| Karuri (Murang'A), Kenya | 23.1°C13.9°C | 13.9°C | 27 | 9.2 |
| Matuga | 25.6°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 61 | 19.3 |
| Mwala | 24.0°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Ongata Rongai | 21.9°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 15 | 3.1 |
| Jomvu | 27.4°C21.7°C | 21.7°C | 40 | 15.1 |
| Garissa | 31.5°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Kitale | 18.5°C10.4°C | 10.4°C | 224 | 23.7 |
| Limuru | 18.5°C9.3°C | 9.3°C | 46 | 10.6 |
| Kitengela | 22.6°C13.3°C | 13.3°C | 15 | 3.0 |
| Mlolongo | 22.4°C12.9°C | 12.9°C | 15 | 3.0 |
| Malindi | 26.3°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 34 | 12.2 |
| Mandera | 33.5°C23.7°C | 23.7°C | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Khwisero | 24.4°C15.6°C | 15.6°C | 139 | 24.7 |
| Kisii | 24.2°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 77 | 13.1 |
| Ngong | 21.6°C11.8°C | 11.8°C | 21 | 3.9 |
| Mtwapa | 27.5°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 49 | 17.2 |
| Wajir | 31.4°C21.7°C | 21.7°C | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Lodwar | 32.9°C23.7°C | 23.7°C | 19 | 3.5 |
| Meru | 23.0°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 11 | 2.2 |
| Nyeri | 18.9°C10.7°C | 10.7°C | 57 | 15.4 |
| Isiolo | 27.7°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 40 | 9.0 |
| Ukunda | 26.3°C22.2°C | 22.2°C | 61 | 19.3 |
| Kilifi | 27.0°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 35 | 12.1 |
| Nanyuki | 20.3°C12.1°C | 12.1°C | 54 | 10.9 |
| Busia | 25.7°C16.4°C | 16.4°C | 168 | 23.9 |
| Migori | 27.1°C16.6°C | 16.6°C | 51 | 10.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.