Amboseli in August

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.

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Amboseli weather in August

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Amboseli. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high
27°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
January, February, June, July, August, September

What to do in Amboseli in August

Whatever the weather, Amboseli rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Game drive with Mt Kilimanjaro framed in background Photograph elephant herds at waterholes Visit Maasai villages on the park's periphery Walk in Observation Hill for panoramic views Explore Kilimanjaro Game Sanctuary Bird watching for 600+ species around the wetlands

What to pack for August

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.

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Recommended
January
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
March
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
May
27C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
June
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August (you are here)
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
October
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
28C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

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