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Subukia Weather in August

Subukia in August

The short of it: Subukia in August averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 149 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Subukia brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 9°, with about 149 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 149 mm.

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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Subukia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Karuga, 11 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

August in Subukia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 22 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
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
KarugaLaikipia11 km ENE19°8°136 mm
BahatiNakuru County17 km SSW22°10°124 mm
NyahururuLaikipia18 km ENE20°8°136 mm
Ol Joro OrokNyandarua County18 km ESE19°8°138 mm
Mairo InyaNyandarua County23 km ENE20°8°133 mm
KasukuNyandarua County23 km SE20°8°114 mm
Upper GilgilNyandarua County23 km SSE18°7°119 mm
DundoriNakuru County26 km S21°9°105 mm

The Almanac · Subukia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 149 mm.

Climate of Subukia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°8°24 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February25°8°23 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°9°46 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
April24°10°135 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May23°10°136 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June22°9°89 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
July21°9°127 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
August21°9°149 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September22°8°78 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October23°9°74 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November22°10°88 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December23°9°58 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Subukia in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Subukia in August?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 149 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Subukia?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Subukia 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 Subukia in August?

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

What should I pack for Subukia in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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