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Ampanihy Weather in August

Ampanihy in August

The short of it: Ampanihy in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 14° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 16 min

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

August in Ampanihy brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 14°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 16 min in mid-August, 31 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Ampanihy runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Beteza, 46 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Ampanihy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 16 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BetezaAndroy46 km NE29°13°6.0 mm
BelohaAndroy61 km SSE29°14°8.0 mm
TranovahoAndroy71 km SSE28°14°8.0 mm
KopokyAndroy73 km SE29°14°8.0 mm
BekilyAndroy78 km NE29°12°5.0 mm
ItampoloAtsimo-Andrefana80 km W29°15°6.0 mm
JafaroAndroy82 km ESE29°14°7.0 mm
TsiombeAndroy100 km SE28°14°11 mm

The Almanac · Ampanihy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Ampanihy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°22°148 mm10 km/h13 h 30 min✦
February35°22°92 mm10 km/h12 h 57 min✦
March35°21°56 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
April34°19°23 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
May31°14°11 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June29°13°15 mm8 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°7.0 mm9 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°14°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
September33°16°9.0 mm11 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October35°18°13 mm12 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
November37°20°40 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
December36°22°94 mm9 km/h13 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ampanihy in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ampanihy in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Ampanihy?

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

How long are the days in Ampanihy in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 37 min in June to 13 h 40 min in December.

Does it snow in Ampanihy in August?

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

What should I pack for Ampanihy in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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