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Matmata Weather in August

Matmata in August

The short of it: Matmata in August averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 22° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & May

August in Matmata brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 22°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Matmata, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 min in mid-August, 48 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and May.

Against its neighbours, Matmata runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Tahla, 13 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Matmata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TahlaFes-Meknes13 km ESE37°21°3.0 mm
ZerardaFes-Meknes21 km SE36°19°5.0 mm
TissaFes-Meknes23 km NNW37°21°0.0 mm
Oued AmlilFes-Meknes27 km ENE36°22°2.0 mm
Za BougrineFes-Meknes28 km SSE35°18°6.0 mm
El MenzelFes-Meknes29 km S35°19°5.0 mm
EssekhinatFes-Meknes29 km WSW37°21°1.0 mm
Had Oulad ZbairFes-Meknes30 km NE36°21°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Matmata Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Matmata, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Matmata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°6°46 mm8 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February18°7°45 mm9 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March21°10°60 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April24°13°47 mm10 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May28°15°28 mm12 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°19°7.0 mm11 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July36°21°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
August36°22°1.0 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September31°19°11 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October27°15°54 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November21°10°77 mm9 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
December18°8°73 mm8 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matmata in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matmata in August?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Matmata, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Matmata?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are February and May.

How long are the days in Matmata in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 53 min in December to 14 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Matmata in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matmata in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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