Kenya
Kenya in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kenya in August?
- Kisumu is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (83°F) in August; Nyeri is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kenya in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Mombasa (25°C (78°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Kisumu
Coolest
21°
Nyeri
Driest
17 mm
Kiambu
Warmest sea
25°
Mombasa
Across Kenya, August highs run from 21°C (70°F) (Nyeri) to 28°C (83°F) (Kisumu). On average it is about as warm as July. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Nairobi, Mombasa, and Malindi.
Best places in Kenya in August
82 
Nairobi
Nairobi · Kenya
23° / 12° 20 mm Aug
80
Mombasa
Mombasa · Kenya
28° / 20° 65 mm Aug
83
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
26° / 20° 57 mm Aug
82
Kilifi
Kilifi County · Kenya
28° / 21° 60 mm Aug
83
Kiambu
Kiambu County · Kenya
23° / 13° 17 mm Aug
81
Msambweni
Kwale County · Kenya
28° / 20° 84 mm Aug
78
Meru
Meru County · Kenya
23° / 12° 26 mm Aug
67
Kisumu
Kisumu · Kenya
28° / 16° 94 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 26° | 20° | 57 mm | 25° | 83 |
| Kiambu | 23° | 13° | 17 mm | — | 83 |
| Nairobi | 23° | 12° | 20 mm | — | 82 |
| Kilifi | 28° | 21° | 60 mm | 25° | 82 |
| Mombasa | 28° | 20° | 65 mm | 25° | 80 |
| Meru | 23° | 12° | 26 mm | — | 78 |
| Siaya | 27° | 15° | 117 mm | — | 76 |
| Nanyuki | 22° | 9° | 61 mm | — | 74 |
| Kisii | 25° | 13° | 164 mm | — | 72 |
| Kakamega | 25° | 13° | 212 mm | — | 71 |
| Naivasha | 22° | 9° | 46 mm | — | 71 |
| Kitale | 23° | 11° | 153 mm | — | 69 |
| Nakuru | 23° | 11° | 99 mm | — | 68 |
| Nyeri | 21° | 11° | 39 mm | — | 68 |
| Kisumu | 28° | 16° | 94 mm | — | 67 |
| Eldoret | 21° | 10° | 165 mm | — | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Nyeri to 28° in Kisumu.
Can you swim in Kenya in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mombasa at about 25°.