Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Lake Nakuru National Park with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Nakuru National Park in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lake Nakuru National Park with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 26°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park will be around 26°C, with nights close to 13°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 92 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Lake Nakuru National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lake Nakuru National Park in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
92 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Lake Nakuru National Park. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Lake Nakuru National Park in August
With 47°C, Lake Nakuru National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Lake Nakuru National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lake Nakuru National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Daily UV Index in August in Lake Nakuru National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lake Nakuru National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Lake Nakuru National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Lake Nakuru National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Lake Nakuru National Park
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lake Nakuru National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Lake Nakuru National Park by Month
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