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Nanyuki Weather in August

Nanyuki in August

The short of it: Nanyuki in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 9° · rain 57 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nanyuki an average August high of 23°, a low of 9° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Nanyuki runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Naro Moru, 20 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Nanyuki, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 16 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
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
Naro MoruNyeri County20 km SSW23°10°31 mm
TimauMeru County20 km ENE21°9°62 mm
MweigaNyeri County41 km SSW21°10°40 mm
ChakaNyeri County42 km SSW22°11°30 mm
KiganjoNyeri County46 km S22°12°31 mm
EndarashaNyeri County46 km SW19°9°58 mm
NyeriNyeri County49 km SSW21°11°34 mm
TetuNyeri County52 km SSW21°11°34 mm

The Almanac · Nanyuki 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 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Nanyuki by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°8°28 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°8°27 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°9°58 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
April24°11°166 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May23°11°96 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June23°10°38 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°10°41 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°9°57 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September24°9°37 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°10°144 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November23°10°152 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December23°9°52 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nanyuki in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nanyuki in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Nanyuki?

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

How long are the days in Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nanyuki in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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