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Arcot Weather in August

Arcot in August

The short of it: Arcot in August averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 25° · rain 164 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

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

August in Arcot brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 25°, with about 164 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-August, 16 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, Arcot runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Rānipet, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Arcot, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 44 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RānipetTamil Nadu3 km NE34°25°158 mm
PuliyankannuTamil Nadu4 km NNW34°25°158 mm
VishāramTamil Nadu5 km WNW34°25°153 mm
WalajapetTamil Nadu6 km ENE34°25°163 mm
ThimiriTamil Nadu9 km S34°25°180 mm
KāveripākTamil Nadu16 km E34°25°183 mm
KangeyanallurTamil Nadu19 km WNW34°25°141 mm
PalavansathuTamil Nadu20 km W34°25°144 mm

The Almanac · Arcot 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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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Arcot by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°13 mm4 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
February33°20°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
March35°23°15 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April37°26°43 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May38°27°75 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦
June36°26°96 mm10 km/h12 h 53 min✦
July35°26°120 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦
August34°25°164 mm8 km/h12 h 33 min✦
September34°25°154 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October32°24°222 mm4 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
November30°22°169 mm5 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
December29°20°65 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arcot in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arcot in August?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Arcot?

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

How long are the days in Arcot in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in December to 12 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Arcot in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arcot in August?

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

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