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Ḩilf Weather in August

Ḩilf in August

The short of it: Ḩilf in August averages a high of 31 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 50 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Ḩilf brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 23°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 50 min in mid-August, 26 minutes less 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, Ḩilf runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Maşīrah, 1 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Ḩilf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 50 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaşīrahSoutheastern Governorate1 km S31°23°1.0 mm
An NajdahSoutheastern Governorate26 km NW33°24°1.0 mm
BadīyahNortheastern Governorate199 km N37°25°16 mm
Al QābilNortheastern Governorate213 km N38°25°15 mm
SurSoutheastern Governorate222 km NNE36°26°3.0 mm
Ibrā’Northeastern Governorate228 km N37°25°15 mm
AdamAd Dakhiliyah236 km NW39°26°2.0 mm
IzkīAd Dakhiliyah277 km NNW37°25°10 mm

The Almanac · Ḩilf 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Ḩilf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°7.0 mm13 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°19°3.0 mm15 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°21°7.0 mm16 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April34°24°4.0 mm18 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May36°26°0.0 mm17 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
June35°26°18 mm17 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
July33°24°6.0 mm17 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
August31°23°1.0 mm17 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September32°24°0.0 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
October33°23°3.0 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November30°22°4.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December28°20°3.0 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ḩilf in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ḩilf in August?

Days average 31 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ḩilf?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Ḩilf in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 53 min in December to 13 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Ḩilf in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ḩilf in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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