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Khayega Weather in August

Khayega in August

The short of it: Khayega in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 173 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & July

Thirty years of records give Khayega an average August high of 26°, a low of 14° and some 173 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Khayega runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Kakamega, 9 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Khayega, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 50 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KakamegaKakamega County9 km NNW26°14°179 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County11 km SSW26°14°152 mm
MbaleVihiga County15 km SSW26°14°153 mm
SeremVihiga County17 km SSE25°14°165 mm
MajengoVihiga County18 km SSW26°14°153 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County20 km WSW27°15°155 mm
ShiandaKakamega County25 km WNW27°15°146 mm
MalavaKakamega County28 km NNE25°14°202 mm

The Almanac · Khayega Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Khayega by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°15°58 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°15°77 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
March29°15°133 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°15°236 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May26°15°209 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June25°15°124 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July25°14°123 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
August26°14°173 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°14°138 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°15°138 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°15°138 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°15°82 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khayega in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khayega in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Khayega?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and July.

How long are the days in Khayega in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Khayega in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Khayega in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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