Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Kenya in August
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
7h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August27°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August61mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Kenya's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7 hours average sun
August is below Kenya's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August6°C average sea
August is close to Kenya's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August66 weather score
August sits close to Kenya's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, September to October, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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