The weather in August in Turkana

It's hot in August in Turkana with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

August is an awesome month to be in Turkana for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Turkana, Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2017, Turkana reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Turkana

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Turkana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Turkana New York
Average temperature 34°C 30°C
Max. temperature 35°C 31°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 17 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 4 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Turkana with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Turkana is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Turkana, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Turkana

Temperature in August in Turkana over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Turkana, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Turkana

Total precipitation in August in Turkana over the years

Daily UV index in August in Turkana

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Turkana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Turkana by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.