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Ambon Weather in August

Ambon in August

The short of it: Ambon in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 286 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ambon an average August high of 28°, a low of 22° and some 286 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-August.

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

Against its neighbours, Ambon runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Amahai, 91 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Ambon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 184 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmahaiMaluku91 km ENE28°22°317 mm
MasohiMaluku98 km ENE27°21°349 mm
NamleaMaluku130 km WNW30°23°47 mm
NamroleMaluku163 km W29°22°203 mm
KawasiNorth Maluku249 km NNW30°23°108 mm
SananaNorth Maluku305 km NW31°23°107 mm
LabuhaNorth Maluku350 km NNW30°23°111 mm
WaisaiSouthwest Papua463 km NE29°23°224 mm
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The Almanac · Ambon 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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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ambon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°157 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
February32°24°158 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
March31°24°181 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April31°24°210 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
May30°23°352 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
June29°23°500 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
July28°23°470 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
August28°22°286 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
September30°23°188 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
October31°23°153 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
November32°24°100 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
December32°24°152 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ambon in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ambon in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ambon?

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

How long are the days in Ambon in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Ambon in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ambon in August?

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

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