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Ghadames Weather in August

Ghadames in August

The short of it: Ghadames in August averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 26° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & November

August in Ghadames brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 26°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-August, 41 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Ghadames runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Nālūt, 239 km to the NE, is 6° cooler by day.

August in Ghadames, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NālūtNalut239 km NE36°23°1.0 mm
KābāwNalut258 km NE35°22°1.0 mm
TījīNalut274 km NE36°24°1.0 mm
Ar-RaḥaībātJabal al Gharbi293 km NE34°22°1.0 mm
JādūJabal al Gharbi315 km NE35°22°1.0 mm
TataouineTataouine324 km NNE37°24°2.0 mm
ZintanJabal al Gharbi330 km NE35°22°1.0 mm
GhomrassenTataouine335 km NNE37°24°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Ghadames Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Ghadames by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°5°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°7°4.0 mm14 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°12°8.0 mm17 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°16°2.0 mm17 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May36°20°2.0 mm18 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
June39°24°0.0 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
July42°26°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
August41°26°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September38°23°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October32°18°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°6°5.0 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ghadames in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ghadames in August?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ghadames?

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

How long are the days in Ghadames in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Ghadames in August?

Hardly — August nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ghadames in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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