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Sagaing Weather in August

Sagaing in August

The short of it: Sagaing in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 92° · low 78° · rain 4.0 in. · daylight 12 h 53 min

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

August in Sagaing brings afternoons near 92° and nights around 78°, with about 4.0 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-August, 28 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Sagaing runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Amarapura, 5 mi to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Sagaing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.1 in. more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmarapuraMandalay Region5 mi ENE92°78°4.3 in.
Thar Yar KoneMandalay Region6 mi ESE92°78°4.2 in.
MandalayMandalay Region9 mi NE93°78°4.7 in.
KyaukseMandalay Region21 mi SSE92°78°4.1 in.
MadayaMandalay Region24 mi NNE92°78°5.3 in.
Ta Dar UMandalay Region32 mi SSW92°78°3.8 in.
Pyin Oo LwinMandalay Region32 mi ENE81°68°9.4 in.
KyiMandalay Region41 mi WSW92°79°3.3 in.

The Almanac · Sagaing 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 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sagaing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°57°0.08 in.2 mph10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
February90°60°0.08 in.2 mph11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
March97°68°0.2 in.2 mph11 h 58 min✦✦✦
April101°75°1.7 in.2 mph12 h 38 min✦✦✦
May96°77°5.4 in.2 mph13 h 10 min✦
June93°79°4.1 in.3 mph13 h 28 min✦
July92°79°2.9 in.3 mph13 h 21 min✦
August92°78°4.0 in.2 mph12 h 53 min✦
September92°77°5.0 in.2 mph12 h 14 min✦
October91°75°4.5 in.1 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
November89°69°1.0 in.2 mph11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
December83°61°0.3 in.2 mph10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sagaing in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sagaing in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 92° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sagaing?

The Almanac gives August 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Sagaing in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 48 min in December to 13 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Sagaing in August?

Hardly — August nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sagaing in August?

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

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