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August is a wet month in Engineer

Climate Overview

Engineer, Kenya in August has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.5°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 21 days this month, totalling around 137 mm.

This month falls at the end of Winter.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout August, with daily highs around 18°C (64°F).

August sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 136 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 27th, averaging 18°C (64°F).

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Monthly August Averages

Temperature
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 8°C
Rain
21 days · 137 mm
Sunshine
9.2h / day
Humidity
83% — Very Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
SE (142°)
Gusts
33 km/h
Daylight
12.1 h
Cloud Cover
76%
Clear Sky Days
0.3
UV Index
8.1 — Very High
Dew Point
11°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 3%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:37
Daylight 12.1h
Sunset 18:42

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for August have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Good
Temp
21°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 8°C
Rain
10days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
8.2 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 10°C
Feels Like
23°C / 8°C
Rain
8days (48 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
9.5 Very High
March best
Good
Temp
22°C / 10°C
Feels Like
23°C / 10°C
Rain
14days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
9.4 Very High
April
Wet
Temp
20°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
22days (222 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
21days (174 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
8.1 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
18°C / 10°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
18days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
July
Wet
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
20days (122 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 8°C
Rain
21days (137 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.1 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
20°C / 8°C
Rain
22days (159 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
19°C / 10°C
Feels Like
20°C / 9°C
Rain
22days (180 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
19°C / 10°C
Feels Like
20°C / 10°C
Rain
21days (179 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
8.2 Very High
December
Good
Temp
20°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 9°C
Rain
14days (108 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 21°C / 10°C 21°C / 8°C 10days (85 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 75% Muggy 8.2 Very High Good View Details
February best 22°C / 10°C 23°C / 8°C 8days (48 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 71% Muggy 9.5 Very High Excellent View Details
March best 22°C / 10°C 23°C / 10°C 14days (112 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 73% Muggy 9.4 Very High Good View Details
April 20°C / 12°C 22°C / 12°C 22days (222 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 83% Humid 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
May 19°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 21days (174 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 85% Humid 8.1 Very High Wet View Details
June 18°C / 10°C 19°C / 9°C 18days (96 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 83% Humid 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
July 17°C / 10°C 17°C / 8°C 20days (122 mm) Wet 9h Good 84% Humid 7.5 Very High Wet View Details
August 18°C / 9°C 18°C / 8°C 21days (137 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 83% Humid 8.1 Very High Wet View Details
September 19°C / 9°C 20°C / 8°C 22days (159 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 82% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
October 19°C / 10°C 20°C / 9°C 22days (180 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 81% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
November 19°C / 10°C 20°C / 10°C 21days (179 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 84% Humid 8.2 Very High Wet View Details
December 20°C / 10°C 21°C / 9°C 14days (108 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 80% Humid 8.3 Very High Good View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

August is typically wet for visiting Engineer, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and around 21 rainy days. Engineer, Kenya in August has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.5°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain f
Engineer typically sees around 21 rainy days in August with 137 mm (5.4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Engineer during August are cool at around 9°C (48°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) in August, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
August is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Engineer. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Engineer during August is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Engineer gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in August, with around 9 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Engineer during August based on 10-year climate averages.

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