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Makanda Weather in August

Makanda in August

The short of it: Makanda in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Makanda an average August high of 29°, a low of 21° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Makanda runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Mouila, 13 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Makanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MouilaNgouni13 km NE28°21°6.0 mm
MoabiNyanga52 km S27°20°4.0 mm
LébambaNgouni62 km ESE28°21°3.0 mm
NdendéNgouni65 km SE29°21°3.0 mm
MimongoNgouni79 km ENE26°19°6.0 mm
FougamouNgouni93 km NNW28°22°5.0 mm
MbigouNgouni103 km E25°18°5.0 mm
TchibangaNyanga109 km S29°21°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Makanda 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 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Makanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°165 mm3 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
February32°23°196 mm3 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
March33°23°224 mm3 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April32°23°218 mm3 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
May32°23°163 mm3 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
June29°22°19 mm3 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°21°4.0 mm3 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°21°5.0 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°22°47 mm4 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October31°23°336 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
November31°22°384 mm3 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
December31°23°211 mm3 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makanda in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makanda in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Makanda?

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

How long are the days in Makanda in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Makanda in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Makanda in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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