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Zaruma Weather in August

Zaruma in August

The short of it: Zaruma in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zaruma an average August high of 29°, a low of 17° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th 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 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zaruma runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Portovelo, 3 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Zaruma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortoveloEl Oro3 km SSW30°18°7.0 mm
PiñasEl Oro8 km W28°16°3.0 mm
BalsasEl Oro25 km WSW29°17°3.0 mm
MarcabelíEl Oro35 km WSW29°18°3.0 mm
CatacochaLoja40 km S26°14°4.0 mm
CatamayoLoja43 km SE29°16°12 mm
PasajeEl Oro46 km NNW29°20°15 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro47 km NW29°20°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Zaruma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Zaruma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°161 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°235 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°18°314 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°18°179 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May28°17°70 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°12 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°15 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°24 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°27 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°81 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zaruma in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zaruma in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Zaruma?

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

How long are the days in Zaruma 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 Zaruma in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zaruma in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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