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Lashio Weather in August

Lashio in August

The short of it: Lashio in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 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 84° · low 70° · rain 9.9 in. · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

August in Lashio brings afternoons near 84° and nights around 70°, with about 9.9 in. of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 84°, nights near 70°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 9.9 in..

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-August, 30 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, Lashio runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Namtu, 24 mi to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Lashio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.4 in. more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NamtuShan State24 mi WNW84°71°10.0 in.
HsenwiShan State29 mi NNE85°72°9.4 in.
HsipawShan State36 mi SW87°73°9.5 in.
KutkaiShan State38 mi NNE81°66°9.7 in.
TangyanShan State51 mi SE85°70°9.6 in.
KyaukmeShan State53 mi WSW84°70°10.5 in.
NamhkamShan State62 mi N84°71°8.9 in.
HopangShan State72 mi ENE88°73°10.3 in.

The Almanac · Lashio 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 84°, nights near 70°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 9.9 in..

Climate of Lashio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January76°46°0.4 in.2 mph10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February81°48°0.5 in.2 mph11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
March85°52°0.3 in.2 mph11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April90°61°2.9 in.3 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
May88°66°6.3 in.3 mph13 h 14 min✦✦
June85°70°7.6 in.3 mph13 h 32 min✦✦
July84°71°9.6 in.2 mph13 h 25 min✦✦✦
August84°70°9.9 in.2 mph12 h 55 min✦✦✦
September85°69°7.0 in.2 mph12 h 15 min✦✦
October83°65°5.8 in.2 mph11 h 35 min✦✦✦
November80°56°1.7 in.2 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
December76°49°0.7 in.2 mph10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lashio in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lashio in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 84°, nights near 70°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 9.9 in..

Is August a good time to visit Lashio?

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

How long are the days in Lashio in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 44 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Lashio in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lashio in August?

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

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