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Bahlā’ Weather in August

Bahlā’ in August

The short of it: Bahlā’ in August averages a high of 38 °C (101 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 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 38° · low 26° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bahlā’ an average August high of 38°, a low of 26° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-August, 30 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, Bahlā’ runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Nizwá, 24 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Bahlā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NizwáAd Dakhiliyah24 km ESE38°26°7.0 mm
Bayt al ‘AwābīAl Batinah South43 km NNE37°26°20 mm
RustaqAl Batinah South47 km NNE38°27°11 mm
IzkīAd Dakhiliyah48 km E37°25°10 mm
AdamAd Dakhiliyah70 km SSE39°26°2.0 mm
Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah75 km ENE36°26°24 mm
Sufālat Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah82 km ENE37°26°19 mm
Barkā’Al Batinah South98 km NE37°27°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Bahlā’ 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 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Bahlā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°13°10 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°15°11 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°18°29 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April35°22°15 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May40°26°20 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
June41°27°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
July40°27°4.0 mm12 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
August38°26°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
September37°24°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October34°22°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November30°18°10 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December27°15°9.0 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bahlā’ in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bahlā’ in August?

Days average 38 °C (101 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Bahlā’?

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

How long are the days in Bahlā’ in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 44 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Bahlā’ in August?

Hardly — August nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bahlā’ in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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