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Pajo Weather in August

Pajo in August

The short of it: Pajo in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 307 mm (12.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 307 mm · daylight 13 h 7 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & February

August in Pajo brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 307 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 307 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 7 min in mid-August, 37 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Pajo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Wangdue Phodrang, 5 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Pajo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 32 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 7 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wangdue PhodrangWangdi Phodrang5 km SSE29°19°310 mm
PunākhaPunakha6 km N29°17°296 mm
SamtengangOther10 km E28°18°271 mm
LungtenzampaThimphu District25 km WSW23°14°229 mm
ThimphuThimphu District25 km WSW23°14°229 mm
Tashi Chho DzongOther27 km WSW21°12°216 mm
GasaGasa44 km NNW22°12°179 mm
ParoParo48 km WSW23°14°233 mm

The Almanac · Pajo 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 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 307 mm.

Climate of Pajo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°24 mm4 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°8°38 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°11°46 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
April26°14°109 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
May28°16°152 mm7 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
June29°18°234 mm4 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
July29°19°275 mm4 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦
August29°19°307 mm4 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
September28°17°203 mm3 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October26°14°90 mm4 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
November23°11°15 mm3 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°8°11 mm3 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pajo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pajo in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 307 mm (12.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 307 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Pajo?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in Pajo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 24 min in December to 13 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Pajo in August?

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

What should I pack for Pajo in August?

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

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