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Takaba Weather in August

Takaba in August

The short of it: Takaba in August averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

August in Takaba brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Takaba runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Banissa, 66 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

August in Takaba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BanissaMandera County66 km NNE28°18°1.0 mm
ButeWajir County89 km W28°19°3.0 mm
El WakMandera County99 km SE32°20°2.0 mm
LafeyMandera County109 km ESE32°21°1.0 mm
EldasWajir County121 km SW32°21°1.0 mm
DhamasGedo126 km E32°21°1.0 mm
TarbajWajir County128 km S32°21°2.0 mm
RamuMandera County128 km ENE33°22°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Takaba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Takaba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°21°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February35°21°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March35°22°22 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April32°22°102 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May31°21°25 mm11 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June30°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July30°19°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
August30°20°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
September32°20°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
October31°21°58 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November31°21°80 mm7 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December33°20°16 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Takaba in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Takaba in August?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Takaba?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Takaba in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Takaba in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Takaba in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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