August · Kenya
Best time to visit Kisumu in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kisumu in August
Average temperature 20°C, 217 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 217 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Kisumu scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 217 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kisumu sits on Lake Victoria in western Kenya, with a museum, lake beaches and boat trips to nearby islands.
August in Kisumu — workable with trade-offs
August averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
217 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kisumu in August?
- In August, Kisumu averages 20°C, 217 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kisumu?
- August earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kisumu in August?
- Expect about 217 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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