Kakamega Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kakamega (Kenya) in August 2024?

The climate in Kakamega during August can be summarized as warm and wet.

August is in the summer in Kakamega and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Kakamega weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Nightly temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Average temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 196 mm 7.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kakamega

Kakamega average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kakamega average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kakamega average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kakamega in August 2024.

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Kakamega weather stats

Kakamega weather statistics
Hottest month: March 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: January 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 26.6°C 79.9°F
Wettest month: April 256mm 10.1ins
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