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Magadi Weather in August

Magadi in August

The short of it: Magadi in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 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 19° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

August in Magadi brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 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, Magadi runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Kajiado, 55 km to the E, is 6° cooler by day.

August in Magadi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KajiadoKajiado County55 km E24°13°4.0 mm
IlKajiado County60 km ESE24°13°2.0 mm
IsinyaKajiado County67 km ENE24°13°6.0 mm
KiserianKajiado County69 km NE24°13°18 mm
NgongKajiado County74 km NE23°12°18 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County77 km NE24°13°16 mm
Lang'ataNairobi County77 km NE23°13°18 mm
KikuyuKiambu County84 km NNE21°11°22 mm

The Almanac · Magadi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Magadi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°46 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
February34°20°25 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
March34°21°85 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦
April33°21°84 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
May31°21°30 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June31°20°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July29°18°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August30°19°4.0 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
September32°19°11 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October33°20°25 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November32°20°52 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
December32°20°59 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Magadi in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Magadi in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Magadi?

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

How long are the days in Magadi in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Magadi in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Magadi in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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