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Jolo Weather in August

Jolo in August

The short of it: Jolo in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 140 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Jolo an average August high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 140 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 140 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 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 February and January.

Against its neighbours, Jolo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Anuling, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Jolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AnulingAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2 km SSE31°23°138 mm
KajatianAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao3 km SSW31°23°135 mm
Baunu-TimbanganAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao5 km S31°23°135 mm
BuansaAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao5 km WSW31°23°135 mm
Bato BatoAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao6 km WSW31°23°130 mm
BangkalAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao7 km ENE31°23°142 mm
SionoganAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao8 km SW31°23°130 mm
LangpasAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao10 km SW31°23°128 mm

The Almanac · Jolo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 140 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Jolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°121 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
February30°23°90 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
March31°23°114 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April31°23°152 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
May31°24°203 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
June31°24°195 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
July31°24°140 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
August31°23°140 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
September31°23°144 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October31°23°199 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
November31°23°147 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
December30°23°131 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jolo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jolo in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 140 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Jolo?

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

How long are the days in Jolo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Jolo in August?

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

What should I pack for Jolo in August?

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

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