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Katito Weather in August

Katito in August

The short of it: Katito in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 73 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Katito brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 16°, with about 73 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Katito runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Ahero, 12 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Katito, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AheroKisumu County12 km NNW30°17°72 mm
SonduKericho County14 km SSE26°14°117 mm
AwasiKisumu County17 km NE29°16°78 mm
RabuorKisumu County21 km NW29°16°77 mm
MuhoroniKisumu County28 km ENE29°16°84 mm
KapsoitKericho County28 km ESE24°12°150 mm
KisumuKisumu County30 km NW29°17°85 mm
NyamiraNyamira county33 km S23°12°144 mm

The Almanac · Katito Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Katito by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°43 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February33°17°45 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
March32°18°97 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April30°18°167 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
May29°17°117 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
June29°17°61 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
July29°17°50 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
August30°16°73 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
September30°16°61 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October31°17°73 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
November30°18°98 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
December31°17°83 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katito in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katito in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Katito?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Katito in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Katito in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katito in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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