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Ngabu Weather in August

Ngabu in August

The short of it: Ngabu in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 16° · rain 11 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

August in Ngabu brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 16°, with about 11 mm 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 11 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 34 min in mid-August, 20 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Ngabu runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Chikwawa, 53 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Ngabu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChikwawaSouthern Region53 km NNW30°16°9.0 mm
ThyoloSouthern Region53 km NNE23°11°15 mm
NsanjeSouthern Region60 km SE31°16°6.0 mm
LuchenzaSouthern Region69 km NE26°12°21 mm
BlantyreSouthern Region80 km N24°12°8.0 mm
MulanjeSouthern Region81 km NE24°12°27 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region94 km NNE24°12°13 mm
MilangeZambezia Province102 km ENE26°13°26 mm

The Almanac · Ngabu 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 11 mm of rain.

Climate of Ngabu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°23°202 mm5 km/h13 h 0 min✦
February33°23°138 mm4 km/h12 h 39 min✦
March32°22°103 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April32°20°41 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May30°17°13 mm4 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June28°14°15 mm5 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°14°14 mm5 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°16°11 mm6 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September34°19°13 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October37°22°15 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
November37°23°61 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
December35°23°145 mm6 km/h13 h 6 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ngabu in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ngabu in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 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 11 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Ngabu?

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

How long are the days in Ngabu in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 9 min in June to 13 h 6 min in December.

Does it snow in Ngabu in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ngabu in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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