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Mahabe Weather in August

Mahabe in August

The short of it: Mahabe in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 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 31° · low 16° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

August in Mahabe brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 16°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-August, 21 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, Mahabe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Sitampiky, 94 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Mahabe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SitampikyBoeny94 km ENE32°18°4.0 mm
BesalampyMelaky98 km WNW32°20°1.0 mm
SoalalaBoeny109 km N31°18°3.0 mm
MaevatananaBetsiboka160 km E34°20°0.0 mm
Ambato BoenyBoeny162 km ENE33°18°2.0 mm
MaintiranoMelaky176 km SW30°18°4.0 mm
MarovoayBoeny177 km NE33°18°4.0 mm
MahajangaBoeny185 km NE32°18°29 mm

The Almanac · Mahabe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Mahabe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°453 mm4 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
February32°22°267 mm5 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
March32°22°262 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April32°21°63 mm5 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
May32°17°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
June31°15°4.0 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July30°15°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September33°18°10 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October34°20°28 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November34°21°122 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦
December32°22°221 mm5 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mahabe in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mahabe in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mahabe?

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

How long are the days in Mahabe in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 7 min in June to 13 h 9 min in December.

Does it snow in Mahabe in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mahabe in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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