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Ruacana Weather in August

Ruacana in August

The short of it: Ruacana in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 12° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Ruacana an average August high of 29°, a low of 12° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-August, 21 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Ruacana runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Outapi, 61 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Ruacana, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OutapiOmusati Region61 km E30°12°0.0 mm
TsandiOmusati Region61 km SE29°12°0.0 mm
OngandjeraOmusati Region86 km SE29°11°0.0 mm
OkahaoOmusati Region86 km SE29°11°0.0 mm
OpuwoKunene Region93 km SW28°13°0.0 mm
XangongoCunene97 km NE31°13°0.0 mm
OkalongoOmusati Region97 km E30°12°0.0 mm
HumbeCunene97 km NNE31°13°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Ruacana Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ruacana by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°106 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February31°18°129 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March30°19°118 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°18°39 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September33°15°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October35°18°10 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November33°19°39 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
December32°19°60 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ruacana in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ruacana in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ruacana?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Ruacana in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 5 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Ruacana in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ruacana in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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