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Balao Weather in August

Balao in August

The short of it: Balao in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 12 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

August in Balao brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 20°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Balao's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 20° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

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 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Balao runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Naranjal, 34 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Balao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NaranjalGuayas34 km NE29°20°7.0 mm
GuaboEl Oro37 km S29°20°16 mm
MachalaEl Oro42 km SSW28°20°7.0 mm
Puerto BolívarEl Oro44 km SSW28°20°7.0 mm
PasajeEl Oro46 km S29°20°15 mm
PosorjaGuayas53 km WNW28°19°1.0 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro63 km SSW29°20°9.0 mm
PlayasGuayas71 km WNW27°18°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Balao 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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Balao's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 20° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

Climate of Balao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°134 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
February31°22°143 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
March31°22°181 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April32°22°110 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
May31°22°38 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June29°21°19 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July29°21°18 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°20°12 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°19°16 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°19°25 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°20 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°20 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balao in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balao in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Balao's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 20° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Balao?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Balao 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 Balao in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balao in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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