Kisumu Weather in August

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

The climate in Kisumu during August can be summarized as warm and damp.

August is in the winter in Kisumu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Kisumu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.5°C 83.3°F
Nightly temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Average temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kisumu with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kisumu

Kisumu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kisumu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kisumu 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 Kisumu in August 2024.

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Kisumu weather stats

Kisumu weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: January 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 9.7hrs
Coldest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Wettest month: April 230mm 9.1ins
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