Nakuru Weather in August

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

The climate in Nakuru during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the winter in Nakuru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Nakuru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Nightly temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Nakuru

Nakuru average temperature in August

August rainfall

Nakuru average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Nakuru 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 Nakuru in August 2024.

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Nakuru weather stats

Nakuru weather statistics
Hottest month: March 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: February 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Wettest month: April 126mm 5ins
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