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Ambarakaraka Weather in August

Ambarakaraka in August

The short of it: Ambarakaraka in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 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 31° · low 19° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ambarakaraka an average August high of 31°, a low of 19° and some 16 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-August, 16 minutes more than a month before.

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, Ambarakaraka runs about middling and about as wet in August. Ambilobe, 39 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Ambarakaraka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmbilobeDiana39 km NNE32°19°10 mm
AntsohimbondronaDiana46 km N31°20°12 mm
AmbanjaDiana48 km WSW31°19°27 mm
Hell-VilleDiana66 km W30°19°30 mm
MahalinaDiana108 km N30°20°13 mm
SadjoavatoDiana111 km NNE29°18°22 mm
MaromandiaSofia116 km SW31°19°10 mm
BealananaSofia117 km S24°11°13 mm

The Almanac · Ambarakaraka 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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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Climate of Ambarakaraka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°484 mm9 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
February32°23°440 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
March32°24°320 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°23°104 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
May32°21°30 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June31°19°21 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July30°18°18 mm10 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
August31°19°16 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September32°20°17 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°21°41 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
November33°23°139 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦
December33°23°328 mm8 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ambarakaraka in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ambarakaraka in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Ambarakaraka?

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

How long are the days in Ambarakaraka in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 20 min in June to 12 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Ambarakaraka in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ambarakaraka in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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