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Ranau Weather in August

Ranau in August

The short of it: Ranau in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 144 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

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

August in Ranau brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 20°, with about 144 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 144 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-August.

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

Against its neighbours, Ranau runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Kampung Kundassang, 11 km to the WNW, is 3° cooler by day.

August in Ranau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung KundassangSabah11 km WNW26°17°176 mm
TambunanSabah39 km SW28°20°144 mm
Kota BeludSabah51 km NNW32°24°145 mm
InanamSabah59 km W32°24°256 mm
DonggongonSabah62 km W32°24°250 mm
BandauSabah64 km N33°24°104 mm
Kota KinabaluSabah65 km W32°24°266 mm
PutatanSabah67 km W32°24°270 mm

The Almanac · Ranau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 144 mm of rain.

Climate of Ranau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°20°208 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
February27°20°152 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
March28°20°160 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April29°21°156 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
May29°21°210 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
June29°21°193 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
July29°20°150 mm4 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
August29°20°144 mm4 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
September29°20°157 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October29°20°188 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
November28°20°194 mm4 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
December28°20°220 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ranau in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ranau in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 144 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Ranau?

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

How long are the days in Ranau in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 47 min in December to 12 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Ranau in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ranau in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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