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Nkubu Weather in August

Nkubu in August

The short of it: Nkubu in August averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 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 29 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nkubu an average August high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 29 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 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, Nkubu runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Meru, 13 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Nkubu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus September
2° 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
MeruMeru County13 km N23°13°24 mm
MitunguuMeru County14 km ESE26°15°10 mm
ChogoriaTharaka - Nithi18 km SSW24°14°32 mm
KiiruaMeru County24 km NNW22°10°44 mm
ChukaTharaka - Nithi29 km S24°14°31 mm
MarimantiTharaka - Nithi36 km ESE29°18°1.0 mm
KathwanaTharaka - Nithi37 km SE28°17°2.0 mm
RunyenjesEmbu County41 km SSW23°14°37 mm
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The Almanac · Nkubu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Nkubu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°50 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February27°13°37 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°14°145 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°15°363 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May24°14°163 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June23°13°16 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°13°18 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°29 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°26 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°15°322 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November24°15°426 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December25°14°146 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nkubu in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nkubu in August?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Nkubu?

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

How long are the days in Nkubu 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 Nkubu in August?

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

What should I pack for Nkubu in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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