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Nightcliff Weather in August

Nightcliff in August

The short of it: Nightcliff in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 19° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Nightcliff an average August high of 31°, a low of 19° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Nightcliff runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Rapid Creek, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Nightcliff, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rapid CreekNorthern Territory1 km ENE31°19°6.0 mm
Coconut GroveNorthern Territory1 km S31°19°6.0 mm
MillnerNorthern Territory2 km SE31°19°6.0 mm
BrinkinNorthern Territory2 km NE31°19°6.0 mm
AlawaNorthern Territory2 km E31°19°6.0 mm
JingiliNorthern Territory2 km ESE31°19°6.0 mm
NakaraNorthern Territory3 km ENE31°19°6.0 mm
MoilNorthern Territory3 km E31°19°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Nightcliff Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Nightcliff by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°501 mm13 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°334 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March32°25°334 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°24°116 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May32°21°28 mm11 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June31°19°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July31°18°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August31°19°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September33°22°15 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°24°77 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November34°25°117 mm9 km/h12 h 42 min✦
December33°25°293 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nightcliff in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nightcliff in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Nightcliff?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Nightcliff in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Nightcliff in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nightcliff in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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