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Bilma Weather in August

Bilma in August

The short of it: Bilma in August averages a high of 41 °C (107 °F) and a low of 27 °C (81 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 45 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 41° · low 27° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 45 min

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

August in Bilma brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 27°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 45 min in mid-August, 24 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bilma runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Fachi, 155 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Bilma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FachiAgadez155 km WSW40°27°12 mm
NgourtiDiffa374 km S36°24°54 mm
ZouarTibesti427 km ENE39°25°32 mm

The Almanac · Bilma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

Climate of Bilma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°9°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°12°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March35°16°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April39°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May42°25°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
June43°26°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July42°27°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August41°27°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
September41°25°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October38°20°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November32°13°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December28°9°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilma in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilma in August?

Days average 41 °C (107 °F) and nights 27 °C (81 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Bilma?

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

How long are the days in Bilma in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 1 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilma in August?

Hardly — August nights average 27 °C (81 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bilma in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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