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Malem Weather in August

Malem in August

The short of it: Malem in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 423 mm (16.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 75° · rain 16.7 in. · daylight 12 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Malem an average August high of 88°, a low of 75° and some 16.7 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 16.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 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 January and April.

Against its neighbours, Malem runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Tofol, 3 mi to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Malem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
7 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TofolKosrae3 mi NNW89°75°16.4 in.
LeluKosrae3 mi N89°76°16.1 in.
UtweKosrae3 mi WSW89°75°17.0 in.

The Almanac · Malem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 16.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Malem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January87°76°17.2 in.10 mph11 h 51 min✦✦
February88°76°20.9 in.9 mph11 h 57 min✦✦
March88°75°21.9 in.9 mph12 h 5 min✦✦
April87°75°28.1 in.10 mph12 h 14 min✦✦
May87°76°22.3 in.9 mph12 h 22 min✦✦
June88°76°19.7 in.8 mph12 h 26 min✦✦
July88°75°18.6 in.7 mph12 h 24 min✦✦
August88°75°16.7 in.7 mph12 h 17 min✦✦
September89°75°15.6 in.8 mph12 h 8 min✦✦
October88°75°14.6 in.7 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
November88°75°17.1 in.8 mph11 h 52 min✦✦
December88°75°22.9 in.9 mph11 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malem in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malem in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 423 mm (16.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 16.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Malem?

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

How long are the days in Malem in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 49 min in December to 12 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Malem in August?

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

What should I pack for Malem in August?

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

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