August · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in August
Average temperature 14°C, 109 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Nakuru scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 109 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nakuru sits in Kenya's Rift Valley beside a soda lake, with rhinos, giraffes and the Menengai crater above town.
August holds up well in Nakuru — 5th best month
August averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 109 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in August?
- In August, Nakuru averages 14°C, 109 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Nakuru?
- August earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nakuru in August?
- Expect about 109 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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