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Sittwe Weather in August

Sittwe in August

The short of it: Sittwe in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 796 mm (31.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 78° · rain 31.3 in. · daylight 12 h 49 min

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

August in Sittwe brings afternoons near 88° and nights around 78°, with about 31.3 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 31.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 49 min in mid-August, 26 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Sittwe runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Mrauk U, 36 mi to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Sittwe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10.7 in. less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 49 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mrauk URakhine36 mi NNE89°77°35.0 in.
KyauktawRakhine48 mi N89°77°35.8 in.
Buthidaung TownRakhine56 mi NNW88°77°43.4 in.
TeknāfChittagong63 mi NW87°78°37.0 in.
KyaukpyuRakhine65 mi SE86°76°20.4 in.
AnnRakhine78 mi ESE88°75°17.5 in.
SaneRakhine84 mi SE87°76°29.8 in.
ManaungRakhine104 mi SSE86°77°41.7 in.

The Almanac · Sittwe 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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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 31.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sittwe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January80°59°0.2 in.4 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
February84°62°0.3 in.3 mph11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
March89°70°0.8 in.4 mph11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April92°75°1.8 in.6 mph12 h 35 min✦✦
May92°77°14.9 in.5 mph13 h 5 min✦
June89°78°34.8 in.5 mph13 h 21 min✦✦
July88°77°42.0 in.6 mph13 h 14 min✦✦
August88°78°31.3 in.5 mph12 h 49 min✦✦
September89°77°17.4 in.4 mph12 h 14 min✦✦
October89°76°9.1 in.3 mph11 h 39 min✦✦
November86°70°1.5 in.3 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
December81°62°0.5 in.3 mph10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sittwe in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sittwe in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 796 mm (31.3 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 31.3 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sittwe?

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

How long are the days in Sittwe in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in December to 13 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Sittwe in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sittwe in August?

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

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