Weather in Nairobi in August
August in Nairobi is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Kenya, this is how Nairobi actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is winter in the southern year. A northern summer packing list is the wrong brief for Nairobi. Compared with March and July, August sits in the middle of Nairobi's year.
- Average temp
- 18°C
13–24°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Nairobi in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Nairobi in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Nairobi
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FAQs about Nairobi
Climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Nairobi is between June and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
March is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
