Weather in Nairobi in August
In an average August, Nairobi sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2021-08-29
Lowest
17°C
1992-08-07
Low
Highest
16°C
2019-08-07
Lowest
8°C
1985-08-06
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2021-08-29
Lowest
5°C
1986-08-26
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2014-08-24
Lowest
7.4 g/m³
1986-08-25
Wind
Highest
20 km/h
1986-08-23
Lowest
6 km/h
2025-08-16
Gust
Highest
47 km/h
1986-08-23
Lowest
19 km/h
2011-08-11
Precip
Wettest
69 mm
1983
Driest
5 mm
2004
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