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Rundu Weather in August

Rundu in August

The short of it: Rundu in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 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 32° · low 12° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

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

August in Rundu brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 12°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-August, 22 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, Rundu runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Calai, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Rundu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CalaiCubango3 km N32°12°0.0 mm
NdiyonaKavango East99 km E30°11°1.0 mm
NkurenkuruKavango West126 km WNW31°12°0.0 mm
DivunduKavango East189 km E30°10°1.0 mm
BaganiZambezi Region196 km E30°10°1.0 mm
TsumkweOtjozondjupa Region202 km SSE30°10°1.0 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region213 km WSW30°11°1.0 mm
ShakaweNorth-West224 km ESE30°11°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Rundu 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Rundu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°164 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February31°19°115 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March32°19°96 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°16°25 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°12°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August32°12°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September35°16°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°20°14 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November35°20°52 mm10 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
December33°20°94 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rundu in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rundu in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rundu?

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

How long are the days in Rundu in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 12 min in December.

Does it snow in Rundu in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rundu in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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