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Meru Weather in August

Meru in August

The short of it: Meru in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 24 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

August in Meru brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 13°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th 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. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Meru runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Nkubu, 13 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Meru, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NkubuMeru County13 km S23°13°29 mm
KiiruaMeru County14 km NW22°10°44 mm
MitunguuMeru County22 km SE26°15°10 mm
ChogoriaTharaka - Nithi31 km S24°14°32 mm
IsioloIsiolo County35 km NNW29°17°6.0 mm
MauaMeru County38 km ENE23°14°51 mm
MarimantiTharaka - Nithi42 km ESE29°18°1.0 mm
ChukaTharaka - Nithi42 km S24°14°31 mm

The Almanac · Meru 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 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Meru by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°49 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February27°13°38 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°14°131 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°15°344 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May24°14°147 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June23°13°16 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°13°17 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°24 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°24 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°15°338 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November24°15°420 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December24°13°138 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meru in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meru in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Meru?

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

How long are the days in Meru 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 Meru in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Meru in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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