SeasonMapAmboseli (Amboseli National Park) weather in August
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August in Amboseli: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Amboseli · #442 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Amboseli in August
Other months in Amboseli
Amboseli's forum calls July excellent for game viewing — the dry season pulls wildlife in close around the few remaining watering holes, with cool mornings giving way to warm, sunny days. Regulars still recommend a warm layer for early drives and evenings, since it gets genuinely cool once the sun's not directly overhead.
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Amboseli climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Amboseli in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season at the swamps, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Amboseli's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAmboseli's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Amboseli in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season at the swamps
1 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyCrowdedEverything outside the Kilimanjaro-fed swamps dries out, so the elephant herds and what follows them concentrate into a few square kilometres. It is the easiest game viewing of the year and the busiest.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Amboseli — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Amboseli?
Amboseli in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Amboseli?
- August in Amboseli: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Amboseli on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Amboseli in August?
- In August, Amboseli averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 16°C, with about 51.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Amboseli in August?
- Amboseli has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.
Other months in Amboseli
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Similar destinations in East Africa — August
Within 300 km: Nairobi's Mara migration season around 1 Jul – 31 Oct, and Serengeti's Mara River crossings around 1 Jul – 31 Oct.