Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Nairobi in August
Little changes in Nairobi from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), and about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain falls.
At 88/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (22 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.9 in (22 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around August
August is one of Nairobi's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (88 → 88/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nairobi in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Kazuri Beads
Workshop in Karen employing local women to hand-make ceramic beads and pottery; tours are free.
Giraffe Centre
Raised platform for feeding endangered Rothschild giraffes, run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.
Why now August scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Talisman
Garden restaurant in a Karen villa mixing Asian, Middle Eastern and European plates.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Karen Blixen Museum
Farmhouse of the Out of Africa author at the foot of the Ngong Hills, with guided tours.
Java House
Kenya's homegrown coffee chain, a reliable stop for local AA coffee and breakfast.
Nearby in August
- Maasai Mara in August~117 mi · highs 82°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Serengeti in August~155 mi · highs 84°F, 0.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in August~160 mi · highs 75°F, 0.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nairobi in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nairobi?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Nairobi in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in August?
Not much: about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.7 in (601 mm).
What should I pack for Nairobi in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Nairobi
Routes in season in August
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Nairobi in August?
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