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Ta`ū Weather in August

Ta`ū in August

The short of it: Ta`ū in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 220 mm (8.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 220 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Ta`ū brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 220 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 220 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-August, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ta`ū runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Alao, 113 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Ta`ū, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 53 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlaoEastern District113 km W29°24°139 mm
ĀfonoEastern District123 km W28°23°203 mm
AūaEastern District124 km W28°23°203 mm
LeloaloaEastern District125 km W28°23°196 mm
UtuleiEastern District126 km W28°23°196 mm
Faga‘aluEastern District126 km W29°23°214 mm
FagatogoEastern District127 km W28°23°196 mm
Nu‘uuliEastern District128 km W29°23°214 mm

The Almanac · Ta`ū Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 220 mm of rain.

Climate of Ta`ū by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°470 mm14 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
February30°25°503 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
March30°25°400 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April30°24°326 mm13 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
May29°24°356 mm14 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦
June29°24°264 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦
July29°23°273 mm18 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August29°23°220 mm17 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September29°23°239 mm18 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October29°24°415 mm16 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
November29°24°354 mm14 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
December30°24°430 mm14 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ta`ū in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ta`ū in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 220 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 220 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Ta`ū?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Ta`ū in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in June to 12 h 58 min in December.

Does it snow in Ta`ū in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ta`ū in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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