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Idah Weather in August

Idah in August

The short of it: Idah in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 206 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

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

August in Idah brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 206 mm of rain over the month. Idah's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 206 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-August.

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 November and January.

Against its neighbours, Idah runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Agenebode, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Idah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 26 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AgenebodeEdo State5 km W29°23°205 mm
OguruguKogi State43 km SSE29°23°210 mm
AdoruKogi State49 km ESE29°22°216 mm
IllushiEdo State51 km SSW29°23°197 mm
AjaokutaKogi State51 km N29°23°213 mm
AdaniEnugu State51 km SE29°23°215 mm
AuchiEdo State53 km W28°21°190 mm
AbochoKogi State57 km NNE27°21°222 mm

The Almanac · Idah 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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Idah's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 206 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Idah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°21°5.0 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
February35°23°10 mm5 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
March36°25°31 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April34°25°81 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦
May33°24°141 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
June31°23°186 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
July30°23°180 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
August29°23°206 mm6 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
September30°23°292 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October31°23°161 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
November33°23°26 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
December34°22°3.0 mm5 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Idah in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Idah in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain over the month. Idah's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 206 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Idah?

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

How long are the days in Idah in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 43 min in December to 12 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Idah in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Idah in August?

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

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