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Phaëton Weather in August

Phaëton in August

The short of it: Phaëton in August averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 23° · rain 86 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & March

August in Phaëton brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 23°, with about 86 mm of rain over the month. No month in Phaëton runs warmer: highs about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 48 min in mid-August, 25 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Phaëton runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Fort Liberté, 7 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Phaëton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 14 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fort LibertéNord-Est7 km ESE34°23°94 mm
Terrier RougeNord-Est7 km SW35°23°95 mm
DéracNord-Est9 km ESE35°23°90 mm
CaracolNord-Est13 km W34°23°90 mm
FerrierNord-Est14 km ESE35°23°99 mm
Trou du NordNord-Est15 km WSW34°23°107 mm
Pepillo SalcedoMonte Cristi Province16 km E35°23°81 mm
PerchesNord-Est17 km S33°22°145 mm

The Almanac · Phaëton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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No month in Phaëton runs warmer: highs about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Phaëton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°73 mm9 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦
February31°19°46 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
March32°20°60 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April32°22°74 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
May33°22°125 mm9 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
June34°23°85 mm9 km/h13 h 19 min✦
July34°23°72 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦
August35°23°86 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦
September34°23°108 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦
October34°23°99 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦
November32°21°174 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦
December31°20°77 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Phaëton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Phaëton in August?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. No month in Phaëton runs warmer: highs about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Phaëton?

The Almanac gives August 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Phaëton in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 57 min in December to 13 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Phaëton in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Phaëton in August?

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

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