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Plátanos Weather in August

Plátanos in August

The short of it: Plátanos in August averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 13 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 19° · rain 15 mm · daylight 13 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

August in Plátanos brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 19°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 43 min in mid-August, 59 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Plátanos runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Tríkala, 12 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Plátanos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 43 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TríkalaThessaly12 km S35°20°13 mm
KalampákaThessaly13 km WNW34°19°17 mm
Megála KalýviaThessaly18 km S34°20°12 mm
OichalíaThessaly19 km ESE35°20°14 mm
AgnanteróThessaly21 km SSE34°20°12 mm
PiáleiaThessaly23 km SW33°19°17 mm
GómfoiThessaly23 km SSW34°20°14 mm
MouzákiThessaly27 km SSW33°18°18 mm

The Almanac · Plátanos Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain.

Climate of Plátanos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°0°71 mm5 km/h9 h 39 min✦
February12°2°72 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
March16°5°73 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April21°8°52 mm7 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May26°12°42 mm6 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°16°32 mm7 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July35°20°21 mm8 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
August35°19°15 mm7 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
September29°15°54 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October24°12°68 mm5 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November17°7°86 mm4 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
December11°3°100 mm5 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Plátanos in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Plátanos in August?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Plátanos?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Plátanos in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 22 min in December to 14 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Plátanos in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Plátanos in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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