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Karuri Weather in August

Karuri in August

The short of it: Karuri in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 12° · rain 23 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Karuri an average August high of 23°, a low of 12° and some 23 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 23 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Karuri runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Kawaida, 3 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Karuri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th 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
KawaidaKiambu County3 km N22°11°27 mm
TingangaKiambu County8 km NE23°12°24 mm
KiambuKiambu County9 km E24°13°18 mm
Githiga AKiambu County10 km NNW20°10°32 mm
KikuyuKiambu County13 km SW21°11°22 mm
GithunguriKiambu County13 km N21°10°35 mm
NairobiNairobi County14 km SSE24°13°19 mm
RironiKiambu County14 km WNW20°9°27 mm

The Almanac · Karuri Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Karuri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°13°43 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°13°40 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°14°98 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°15°222 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May24°14°140 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June22°12°31 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°11°14 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°23 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°12°29 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°70 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November25°14°148 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December25°13°92 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karuri in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karuri in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Karuri?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Karuri 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 Karuri in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karuri in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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The Editor’s Remark

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