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Sobral Weather in August

Sobral in August

The short of it: Sobral in August averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 21° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

August in Sobral brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 21°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-August.

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

Against its neighbours, Sobral runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Forquilha, 16 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Sobral, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 16 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ForquilhaCeará16 km SE34°21°2.0 mm
MassapêCeará18 km N35°21°2.0 mm
MeruocaCeará20 km NW29°17°6.0 mm
AlcântarasCeará24 km WNW29°17°4.0 mm
GroaírasCeará26 km S34°21°2.0 mm
Santana do AcaraúCeará29 km NNE35°21°2.0 mm
CariréCeará32 km SSW34°20°2.0 mm
CoreaúCeará37 km WNW35°21°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Sobral Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Sobral by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°22°84 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦
February33°23°108 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
March31°22°200 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April32°23°224 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
May32°22°114 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
June32°20°38 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July34°21°21 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
August35°21°5.0 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
September34°21°2.0 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October35°21°3.0 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
November35°22°4.0 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
December34°22°16 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sobral in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sobral in August?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sobral?

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

How long are the days in Sobral in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Sobral in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sobral in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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