Kenya Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Kenya experiences its cooler and drier season. The average temperature is 19°C (66°F), with highs of 24.3°C (76°F) and lows of 14.6°C (58°F). The average humidity is 61.3%. There is light rainfall throughout the month, with an average precipitation of 0.02mm and a 12.9% chance of rain. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, with a 77.4% average cloud cover. There is a moderate breeze, with an average wind speed of 24.6 km/h (15.3 mph). August is one of the best months to visit Kenya for both wildlife viewing and cultural experiences. It falls during the dry season, meaning animals are more concentrated around water sources and easier to spot. Additionally, August marks the beginning of several cultural festivals in Kenya, including the Maasai Mara Cultural Festival.
What is the temperature in Kenya in August?
Average air temperature in Kenya is 19°C (66.1°F) in August. The outside temperature in Kenya feels like 18.9°C (66.1°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 24.3°C (75.8°F) and feels like 24.2°C (75.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 14.6°C (58.2°F) which feels like 14.6°C (58.2°F).
How hot is Kenya in August?
The hot temperature in August in Kenya rises to 28.1°C (82.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 61.3% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 27.1 °C (80.8°F). The average maximum temp in Kenya is 24.3°C (80.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Kenya in August?
The coldest temp in Kenya in August drops to 11.9°C (53.4°F) during the cold nights. With 24.6km/h (15.3mph) winds and 61.3% humidity it feels like 11.9°C (53.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 14.6°C (58.2°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Kenya in August?
Yes, it rains for 22 days in Kenya in August averaging 0.02 mm of precipitation. Kenya has a 12.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Kenya throughout August?
Kenya has 0.02 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.
Is Kenya windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Kenya during August is 24.6km/h (15.3mph) and average windgust is 24.3km/h (15.1mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 32.6km/h (20.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Kenya in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Kenya.
What are the humidity levels in Kenya in August?
The average humidity levels in Kenya in August are 61.3%. Daily humidity levels in Kenya range from 47.1% to 75% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Kenya in August?
Kenya has 12 hours 04 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Kenya in August is at 6:34:35 and the sunset is at 18:38:58.
What is the cloud coverage in Kenya in August?
Clouds cover 77.4% of the sky on average throughout August in Kenya. The cloud coverage ranges from 30% to 90.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Kenya?
The average UV index in Kenya is 8.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Kenya in August?
The average solar radiation is 212.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Kenya during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 54 W/m2 to 318.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Kenya?
The average solar energy during August in Kenya is 18.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.6 MJ/m2, to 27.6 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Kenya in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Kenya in August.
What is the air pressure in Kenya in August?
On average the air pressure in Kenya in August is 1024.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1022.3 mb to 1028.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Kenya in August?
The average daylight visibility in Kenya in August is 12.3 km (7.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11 km (6.8 miles) to 13.3 km (8.3 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Kenya in August?
The average dew point in Kenya during August is 10.6°C (51.2°F).
Where is the data for Kenya climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Kenya in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- NAIROBI JKIA, KE
- NAIROBI DAGORETTI, KE
- NAIROBI WILSON, KE
- HKJK
- HKNW