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Machala Weather in August

Machala in August

The short of it: Machala in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 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 28° · low 20° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

August in Machala brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Machala: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

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

Against its neighbours, Machala runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Puerto Bolívar, 4 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Machala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto BolívarEl Oro4 km W28°20°7.0 mm
GuaboEl Oro15 km E29°20°16 mm
PasajeEl Oro18 km ESE29°20°15 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro22 km S29°20°9.0 mm
ArenillasEl Oro35 km SSW29°19°7.0 mm
HuaquillasEl Oro39 km SW28°20°3.0 mm
Aguas VerdesTumbes40 km SW28°20°3.0 mm
BalaoGuayas42 km NNE29°20°12 mm

The Almanac · Machala 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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The dead of winter in Machala: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Machala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°65 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
February31°22°76 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March32°22°119 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April32°22°57 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May31°22°19 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June29°21°9.0 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July29°21°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°20°10 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°20°12 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°13 mm11 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°12 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Machala in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Machala in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Machala: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 20°. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Machala?

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

How long are the days in Machala 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 Machala in August?

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

What should I pack for Machala in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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