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Manadhoo Weather in August

Manadhoo in August

The short of it: Manadhoo in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 27° · rain 181 mm · daylight 12 h 18 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & January

Thirty years of records give Manadhoo an average August high of 31°, a low of 27° and some 181 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 18 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Manadhoo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Maafaru, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Manadhoo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 23 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaafaruNoonu Atoll10 km NE30°26°182 mm
NaifaruFaadhippolhu Atoll36 km S31°27°172 mm
Un’goofaaruRaa Atoll44 km WSW31°27°171 mm
FunadhooShaviyani Atholhu45 km NNW31°27°181 mm
EydhafushiBaa Atholhu83 km SSW31°27°157 mm
KulhudhuffushiHaa Dhaalu Atholhu102 km NNW30°26°187 mm
DhihdhooHaa Alifu Atholhu129 km NNW30°27°196 mm
ThulusdhooKaafu Atoll157 km S31°27°150 mm

The Almanac · Manadhoo 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. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Manadhoo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°26°56 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
February31°26°39 mm11 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
March32°27°46 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April32°27°92 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
May32°27°182 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
June31°27°170 mm16 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
July31°27°158 mm17 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
August31°27°181 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
September31°26°208 mm14 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October31°26°225 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
November31°26°224 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
December31°26°163 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manadhoo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manadhoo in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Manadhoo?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Manadhoo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 47 min in December to 12 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Manadhoo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manadhoo in August?

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

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