Nairobi weather in August
August in Nairobi: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Nairobi · #28 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nairobi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nairobi in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Nairobi?
- August in Nairobi: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in August?
- In August, Nairobi averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 13.1°C, with about 15.8 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nairobi in August?
- Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in August.