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Anau Weather in August

Anau in August

The short of it: Anau in August averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 23° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

August in Anau brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 23°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Anau: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 23°. It is the driest month of the year, only 71 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 34 min in mid-August, 20 minutes more than a month before.

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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Anau runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Faanui, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Anau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 31 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FaanuiLeeward Islands3 km NW28°23°75 mm
VaitapeLeeward Islands3 km WSW28°23°71 mm
VaitoareAustral Islands34 km SE27°22°68 mm
UturoaLeeward Islands39 km SE27°22°63 mm
TevaitoaLeeward Islands41 km SE27°21°78 mm
VaiaauLeeward Islands47 km SSE27°22°99 mm
FareLeeward Islands77 km ESE27°21°94 mm
FitiiLeeward Islands78 km ESE27°21°94 mm

The Almanac · Anau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The dead of winter in Anau: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 23°. It is the driest month of the year, only 71 mm of rain.

Climate of Anau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°25°270 mm17 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
February30°24°210 mm17 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
March30°25°182 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°24°167 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
May29°24°139 mm18 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦
June28°23°101 mm18 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦
July28°23°102 mm19 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
August28°23°71 mm18 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
September28°23°111 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October29°23°121 mm18 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
November29°24°158 mm18 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
December30°24°265 mm17 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Anau in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Anau in August?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Anau: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 23°. It is the driest month of the year, only 71 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Anau?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Anau in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 9 min in June to 13 h 6 min in December.

Does it snow in Anau in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Anau in August?

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

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