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Matuga Weather in August

Matuga in August

The short of it: Matuga in August averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 61 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

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

August in Matuga brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Matuga runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Kwale, 13 km to the W, is 2° cooler by day.

August in Matuga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 15 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KwaleKwale County13 km W26°18°59 mm
UkundaKwale County14 km S28°21°60 mm
MombasaMombasa County16 km NE28°21°56 mm
JomvuMombasa County21 km NNE29°21°63 mm
MazerasKwale County23 km N28°20°61 mm
KinangoKwale County29 km W27°19°50 mm
GaziKwale County29 km SSW28°21°64 mm
MtwapaKilifi County32 km NE28°21°58 mm

The Almanac · Matuga 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 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Matuga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°25 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February32°23°17 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°58 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April31°24°204 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
May30°22°297 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
June29°21°95 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
July28°20°76 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
August28°20°61 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°58 mm15 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October30°22°126 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
November31°23°112 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
December32°23°61 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matuga in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matuga in August?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Matuga?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Matuga in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matuga in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matuga in August?

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

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