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Mpanda Weather in August

Mpanda in August

The short of it: Mpanda in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 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 32° · low 19° · rain 14 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

August in Mpanda brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 19°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 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, Mpanda runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Bubanza, 10 km to the N, is 2° cooler by day.

August in Mpanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BubanzaBubanza10 km N30°17°16 mm
IsaleBujumbura Rural22 km SSE25°13°17 mm
BujumburaBujumbura Mairie24 km S31°20°16 mm
GatumbaBujumbura Rural25 km SW33°20°12 mm
MuramvyaGitega26 km ESE24°12°20 mm
KanyoshaBujumbura Rural27 km S30°18°13 mm
MugongomangaBujumbura Rural37 km SSE22°10°17 mm
KayanzaKayanza37 km NE26°14°24 mm

The Almanac · Mpanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mpanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°93 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
February29°19°78 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March29°20°115 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°19°130 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May30°20°51 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June30°18°12 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July31°18°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August32°19°14 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September32°19°32 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October31°20°60 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
November29°20°88 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December29°20°130 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpanda in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpanda in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mpanda?

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

How long are the days in Mpanda in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mpanda in August?

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

What should I pack for Mpanda in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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