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Monjas Weather in August

Monjas in August

The short of it: Monjas in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 159 mm · daylight 12 h 36 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & December

August in Monjas brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 159 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 36 min in mid-August, 18 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Monjas runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Santa Catarina Mita, 15 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Monjas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 22 mm less rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 36 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa Catarina MitaJutiapa15 km ESE31°19°160 mm
El ProgresoJutiapa17 km S29°18°182 mm
JalapaJalapa19 km NW27°16°190 mm
San Luis JilotepequeJalapa23 km NE30°19°150 mm
JutiapaJutiapa24 km S30°19°190 mm
Asunción MitaJutiapa26 km SE31°20°168 mm
MataquescuintlaJalapa34 km W23°14°199 mm
AtescatempaJutiapa39 km SSE31°19°207 mm

The Almanac · Monjas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Monjas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March31°17°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April32°18°47 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May30°19°142 mm6 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
June29°19°243 mm5 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
July29°19°181 mm6 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
August30°18°159 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September29°18°220 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October28°18°181 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November28°16°25 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°16°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Monjas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Monjas in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Monjas?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Monjas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 16 min in December to 12 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Monjas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Monjas in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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