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Sucúa Weather in August

Sucúa in August

The short of it: Sucúa in August averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 16° · rain 173 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sucúa an average August high of 26°, a low of 16° and some 173 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Sucúa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Macas, 18 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

August in Sucúa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 67 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MacasMorona-Santiago Province18 km NNE26°16°196 mm
AlausíChimborazo Province80 km WNW20°9°13 mm
La UniónAzuay81 km WSW20°9°66 mm
AzoguesCanar81 km WSW19°8°46 mm
GualaceoAzuay83 km SW20°9°69 mm
CañarCanar86 km W16°5°38 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province87 km NNE26°16°274 mm
NultiAzuay91 km SW16°5°46 mm

The Almanac · Sucúa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Sucúa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°152 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
February27°18°142 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°17°174 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April27°17°185 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May27°17°231 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
June26°17°264 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
July25°16°240 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
August26°16°173 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
September27°16°154 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October28°17°172 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November28°17°143 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December27°18°123 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sucúa in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sucúa in August?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 173 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sucúa?

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

How long are the days in Sucúa in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Sucúa in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sucúa in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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