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Franco Weather in August

Franco in August

The short of it: Franco in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 15° · rain 137 mm · daylight 12 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Franco an average August high of 29°, a low of 15° and some 137 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 50 min in mid-August, 27 minutes less than a month before.

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 December.

Against its neighbours, Franco runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Silao de la Victoria, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Franco, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 35 mm less rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 50 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Silao de la VictoriaGuanajuato3 km E29°15°137 mm
La AldeaGuanajuato5 km SSW29°15°134 mm
RomitaGuanajuato10 km SW29°15°129 mm
Santa TeresaGuanajuato14 km E28°14°155 mm
DuarteGuanajuato18 km NNW27°14°141 mm
MarfilGuanajuato18 km ENE27°14°158 mm
YerbabuenaGuanajuato19 km E27°14°158 mm
La CaleraGuanajuato20 km SE28°15°147 mm

The Almanac · Franco 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 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Franco by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°5°14 mm6 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°7°9.0 mm7 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April33°12°6.0 mm8 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May33°15°27 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
June31°16°118 mm8 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
July29°15°172 mm6 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
August29°15°137 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
September28°14°124 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
October28°12°38 mm7 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°8°12 mm7 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°6°5.0 mm6 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Franco in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Franco in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Franco?

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

How long are the days in Franco in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 52 min in December to 13 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Franco in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Franco in August?

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

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