Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Watamu
Kenya · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
78°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days this month.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.1 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
100%August Heat feel
Warm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 75°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphAugust Breezy
Sea temperature
78°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain47%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Rain24%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain9%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Rain4%
Cloud41%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88 | 78 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.6 | 78 | 83 |
| Feb | 88 | 77 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.6 | 77 | 83 |
| Mar | 89 | 78 | 1.1 | 8 | 11.2 | 77 | 84 |
| Apr | 88 | 79 | 6.0 | 24 | 10.7 | 80 | 85 |
| May | 85 | 78 | 4.3 | 19 | 10.2 | 81 | 84 |
| Jun | 83 | 76 | 2.6 | 18 | 10.9 | 79 | 81 |
| Jul | 82 | 74 | 1.8 | 17 | 10.9 | 78 | 79 |
| Aug | 82 | 74 | 1.4 | 15 | 11.1 | 78 | 78 |
| Sep | 83 | 75 | 1.0 | 11 | 11.5 | 78 | 79 |
| Oct | 85 | 76 | 2.5 | 12 | 11.5 | 79 | 80 |
| Nov | 87 | 77 | 3.4 | 15 | 11.7 | 81 | 82 |
| Dec | 88 | 78 | 1.9 | 13 | 11.7 | 78 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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