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Visiting Kenya in August

August is one of the best months to visit Kenya for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in August is slightly cooler than the previous month. August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

August has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (77°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Also consider visiting Kenya in one of the other best months of February, September, October, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.

Can you sunbathe in Kenya in August?

Yes, August is a good time for sunbathing in Kenya.

August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about August temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Kenya in August?

Yes, August is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very warm sea temperatures 25°C (77°F).

More about August sea temperatures.

Is August a good time to holiday in Kenya?

Yes, August is a good time for a holiday in Kenya.

August has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (77°F). August is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the August temperatures and sunshine.

Is Kenya warm in August?

Yes, Kenya is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in August.

The average maximum temperature in Kenya in August is 27°C (81°F). The average maximum temperature is 28°C (82°) in the previous month and 28°C (83°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Kenya in August is 25°C (76°F). The average temperature is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 26°C (78°F) in the next month.

More info about the August temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Kenya in August?

The average day light hours per day in Kenya in August are 12. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Kenya in August

The weather in August is slightly cooler than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Kenya in August is 27°C (81°F). The average maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F) in the previous month and 28°C (83°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Kenya in August is 25°C (76°F). The average temperature is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 26°C (78°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Kenya in August is 22°C (72°F). The minimum temperature is 22°C (72°F) in the previous month and 23°C (73°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Kenya in August

The days in August are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into September. August has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise slightly into September. During August the average day light hours are 12 per day in Kenya. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Kenya in August is typically 12.4 during August. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Kenya in August

The average sea water temperature in Kenya in August is 25.1°C (77.2°F) which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Rainfall in Kenya in August

August weather is slightly drier than the previous month. August has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into September. The average total rainfall in Kenya in August is 5.6cm (2.2inches) and on average there are 11.2 rainy days in August making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Kenya in August

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Kenya in August is 22°C (71°F) which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 22°C (71°F) in the previous month and 22°C (22°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Kenya in August is typically 89.8%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.3% in the previous month and 89.2% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Kenya in August is typically 78.2%. The average relative humidity is 77.7% in the previous month and 76.2% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Kenya in August

The average maximum wind speed in Kenya in August is typically 27KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 31KM/H (19MPH) in the previous month and 28KM/H (18MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Kenya in August is typically 14KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 16KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 14KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Kenya in August is from the South.

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