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Belawan Weather in August

Belawan in August

The short of it: Belawan in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 201 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Belawan an average August high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 201 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-August.

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 December and November.

Against its neighbours, Belawan runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Labuhan Deli, 13 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Belawan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 42 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Labuhan DeliNorth Sumatra13 km NNW31°22°197 mm
MedanNorth Sumatra21 km S33°22°213 mm
SunggalNorth Sumatra23 km SSW32°22°215 mm
PercutNorth Sumatra26 km SE31°22°211 mm
StabatNorth Sumatra26 km W31°22°219 mm
BinjaiNorth Sumatra29 km SW32°22°229 mm
Deli TuaNorth Sumatra30 km S32°22°217 mm
PerbaunganNorth Sumatra38 km SE31°22°232 mm
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The Almanac · Belawan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Belawan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°159 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
February31°23°108 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
March32°23°134 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°23°179 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May32°23°216 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
June32°23°175 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
July31°23°159 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
August31°23°201 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September31°23°287 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October30°23°350 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November30°23°295 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
December30°22°237 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belawan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belawan in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Belawan?

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

How long are the days in Belawan in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Belawan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belawan in August?

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

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