Nairobi Weather in August

What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in August 2024?

The climate in Nairobi during August can be summarized as mild and dry.

August is in the winter in Nairobi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Nairobi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.4°C 70.4°F
Nightly temperature 10.5°C 50.8°F
Average temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 27 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 26.2°C 79.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Nairobi

Nairobi average temperature in August

August rainfall

Nairobi average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Nairobi 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 Nairobi in August 2024.

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Nairobi weather stats

Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
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