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Athi River Weather in August

Athi River in August

The short of it: Athi River in August averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 13° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

August in Athi River brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 13°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Athi River runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Kitengela, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Athi River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KitengelaKajiado County3 km SW25°13°6.0 mm
MlolongoMachakos County8 km NNW25°13°8.0 mm
GithunguriMachakos County17 km N25°13°8.0 mm
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County18 km NW25°13°13 mm
PumwaniNairobi County24 km NW24°13°17 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County25 km WNW24°13°16 mm
NairobiNairobi County26 km NW24°13°19 mm
IsinyaKajiado County29 km SSW24°13°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Athi River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Athi River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°27 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°15°29 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
March29°16°73 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April27°16°122 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°16°57 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°14 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°14°10 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°35 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°99 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December27°15°52 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Athi River in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Athi River in August?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Athi River?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Athi River in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Athi River in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Athi River in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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