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Garsen Weather in August

Garsen in August

The short of it: Garsen in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 36 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

August in Garsen brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 22°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Garsen runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Witu, 39 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Garsen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WituLamu39 km ESE29°23°48 mm
KipiniTana River County55 km ESE29°23°39 mm
MasalaniTana River County64 km N30°22°23 mm
MarereniKilifi County66 km S28°21°37 mm
MpeketoniLamu67 km ESE29°23°50 mm
MokoweLamu82 km E29°23°50 mm
GongoniKilifi County86 km S27°21°38 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNE30°23°29 mm

The Almanac · Garsen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Garsen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°24°16 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February34°24°8.0 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March34°25°46 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April33°25°94 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦
May31°24°129 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
June30°23°68 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
July29°22°38 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August30°22°36 mm13 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September30°22°67 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October31°24°69 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November32°24°106 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
December33°24°60 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Garsen in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Garsen in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Garsen?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Garsen in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Garsen in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Garsen in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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