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Congomah Weather in August

Congomah in August

The short of it: Congomah in August averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 17° · rain 87 mm · daylight 11 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Congomah an average August high of 23°, a low of 17° and some 87 mm of rain. Congomah's coldest stretch of the year, 23° by day and 17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 26 min in mid-August, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Congomah runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Long Mountain, 2 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Congomah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 26 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Long MountainPamplemousses2 km W24°18°83 mm
PamplemoussesPamplemousses5 km NNW24°18°80 mm
Brisée VerdièreFlacq6 km ESE23°17°90 mm
Le HochetPamplemousses6 km W25°18°80 mm
Terre RougePamplemousses7 km WNW25°18°80 mm
PitonRivière du Rempart8 km NNE24°18°86 mm
Belle Vue MaurelRivière du Rempart8 km ENE24°18°86 mm
LalmatieFlacq9 km ESE23°17°96 mm

The Almanac · Congomah 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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Congomah's coldest stretch of the year, 23° by day and 17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Congomah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°251 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
February29°22°234 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March28°22°225 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°21°160 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May26°20°130 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June24°18°74 mm12 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July23°17°81 mm14 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August23°17°87 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September24°17°60 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October26°19°57 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November27°20°66 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December28°21°140 mm9 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Congomah in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Congomah in August?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Congomah's coldest stretch of the year, 23° by day and 17° by night. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Congomah?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Congomah in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Congomah in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Congomah in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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