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Chavakali Weather in August

Chavakali in August

The short of it: Chavakali in August averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 152 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chavakali an average August high of 26°, a low of 14° and some 152 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Chavakali runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Mbale, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Chavakali, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 52 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MbaleVihiga County4 km SSW26°14°153 mm
MajengoVihiga County8 km S26°14°153 mm
KhayegaKakamega County11 km NNE26°14°173 mm
SeremVihiga County14 km ESE25°14°165 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County17 km WNW27°15°155 mm
KakamegaKakamega County19 km N26°14°179 mm
LuandaVihiga County19 km WSW26°14°142 mm
MasenoKisumu County20 km SW27°15°128 mm

The Almanac · Chavakali Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chavakali by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°15°58 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°15°76 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
March28°15°131 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°15°247 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May26°15°201 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°15°111 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July25°14°100 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
August26°14°152 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°14°130 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°15°133 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November27°16°139 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December27°15°102 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chavakali in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chavakali in August?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chavakali?

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

How long are the days in Chavakali in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Chavakali in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chavakali in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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