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Colonia Weather in August

Colonia in August

The short of it: Colonia in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 405 mm (15.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 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 87° · low 75° · rain 15.9 in. · daylight 12 h 26 min

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

August in Colonia brings afternoons near 87° and nights around 75°, with about 15.9 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 15.9 in..

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 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, Colonia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Kayangel, 253 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Colonia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.9 in. more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KayangelKayangel253 mi WSW88°76°15.0 in.
MengellangNgarchelong269 mi WSW86°74°14.9 in.
UlimangNgaraard271 mi WSW86°74°15.1 in.
NgerkeaiNgiwal274 mi WSW86°74°15.1 in.
NgardmauNgardmau276 mi WSW86°74°15.0 in.
Melekeok VillageMelekeok276 mi WSW86°74°15.2 in.
NgerulmudMelekeok276 mi WSW86°74°15.2 in.
Ngchesar HamletNgchesar278 mi WSW86°74°15.2 in.

The Almanac · Colonia 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 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 15.9 in..

Climate of Colonia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January87°76°6.4 in.11 mph11 h 37 min✦✦
February86°75°5.7 in.9 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
March87°76°6.0 in.9 mph12 h 3 min✦✦
April88°76°5.6 in.9 mph12 h 20 min✦✦
May88°77°10.0 in.7 mph12 h 33 min✦✦
June87°76°10.7 in.8 mph12 h 41 min✦✦
July87°76°14.0 in.7 mph12 h 38 min✦✦
August87°75°15.9 in.8 mph12 h 26 min✦✦
September87°76°15.2 in.7 mph12 h 10 min✦✦
October88°76°12.2 in.7 mph11 h 54 min✦✦
November88°76°9.8 in.9 mph11 h 40 min✦✦
December87°76°9.5 in.10 mph11 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colonia in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colonia in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 405 mm (15.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 15.9 in..

Is August a good time to visit Colonia?

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

How long are the days in Colonia in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 34 min in December to 12 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Colonia in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Colonia in August?

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

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