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Kawkareik Weather in August

Kawkareik in August

The short of it: Kawkareik in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 1146 mm (45.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 86° · low 74° · rain 45.1 in. · daylight 12 h 41 min

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

August in Kawkareik brings afternoons near 86° and nights around 74°, with about 45.1 in. of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 86°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 45.1 in., the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-August, 21 minutes less than a month before.

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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Kawkareik runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Myawaddy, 20 mi to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Kawkareik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MyawaddyKayin State20 mi ENE86°73°21.1 in.
Mae SotTak24 mi ENE87°73°18.4 in.
Shwe KokkoKayin State27 mi NE86°73°17.1 in.
Mae RamatTak35 mi NNE86°73°12.2 in.
MudonMon40 mi WSW84°74°43.0 in.
TagondaingKayin State40 mi SSW85°74°41.1 in.
MawlamyineMon41 mi W84°74°46.5 in.
MartabanMon41 mi W84°74°47.3 in.

The Almanac · Kawkareik 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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Much like July: highs about 86°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 45.1 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Kawkareik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January90°63°0.2 in.2 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February94°65°0.2 in.2 mph11 h 35 min✦✦✦
March97°71°1.3 in.3 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April98°76°2.3 in.2 mph12 h 30 min✦✦
May93°76°13.7 in.2 mph12 h 54 min✦
June88°75°27.9 in.2 mph13 h 6 min✦✦
July86°74°45.3 in.2 mph13 h 1 min✦✦
August86°74°45.1 in.2 mph12 h 41 min✦✦
September88°74°24.8 in.2 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October90°74°8.3 in.1 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November91°70°1.5 in.1 mph11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
December89°65°0.5 in.2 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kawkareik in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kawkareik in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 1146 mm (45.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 86°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 45.1 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Kawkareik?

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

How long are the days in Kawkareik in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 9 min in December to 13 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Kawkareik in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kawkareik in August?

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

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