Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Nairobi with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi 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 Nairobi with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 22°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 stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 22°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 Nairobi will be around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Nairobi. 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.
Nairobi in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
44 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Nairobi?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Nairobi. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi in August
With 33°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Nairobi, 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 Nairobi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Nairobi, 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 16 days of rain in Nairobi.
Daily UV Index in August in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Nairobi, 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 Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Nairobi, 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 Nairobi
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
