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Githiga A Weather in August

Githiga A in August

The short of it: Githiga A in August averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 10° · rain 32 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & February

Thirty years of records give Githiga A an average August high of 20°, a low of 10° and some 32 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 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 September and February.

Against its neighbours, Githiga A runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Githunguri, 6 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Githiga A, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GithunguriKiambu County6 km NE21°10°35 mm
KawaidaKiambu County7 km SSE22°11°27 mm
TingangaKiambu County10 km ESE23°12°24 mm
KaruriKiambu County10 km SSE23°12°23 mm
LimuruKiambu County11 km WSW19°8°28 mm
RironiKiambu County13 km WSW20°9°27 mm
KiambuKiambu County15 km SE24°13°18 mm
KimendeKiambu County16 km NW18°8°34 mm

The Almanac · Githiga A 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 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Githiga A by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°11°49 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February26°11°44 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°12°118 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April23°13°294 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May21°12°188 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June20°10°45 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July20°9°23 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°10°32 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°10°38 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°12°100 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November23°12°176 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December23°11°93 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Githiga A in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Githiga A in August?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Githiga A?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and February.

How long are the days in Githiga A in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Githiga A in August?

Hardly — August nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Githiga A in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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