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Calafat Weather in August

Calafat in August

The short of it: Calafat in August averages a high of 31 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 17° · rain 32 mm · daylight 13 h 59 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Calafat an average August high of 31°, a low of 17° and some 32 mm of rain. No month in Calafat runs warmer: highs about 31°. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 59 min in mid-August, 70 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Calafat runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Vidin, 4 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Calafat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 20 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 59 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VidinVidin4 km W31°17°32 mm
Ciupercenii NoiDolj9 km S31°16°31 mm
Poiana MareDolj13 km SE32°17°31 mm
MaglavitDolj14 km ENE32°17°32 mm
CetateDolj15 km NE32°17°34 mm
DesaDolj16 km SSE31°17°30 mm
Piscu VechiDolj21 km ESE31°17°29 mm
MoţăţeiDolj24 km ENE32°17°32 mm

The Almanac · Calafat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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No month in Calafat runs warmer: highs about 31°. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

Climate of Calafat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°39 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°33 mm8 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦
March13°2°41 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April19°7°46 mm9 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May25°12°58 mm8 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
June29°15°58 mm7 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°52 mm7 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
August31°17°32 mm6 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°57 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°49 mm6 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
November11°3°46 mm6 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
December5°-2°45 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calafat in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calafat in August?

Days average 31 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. No month in Calafat runs warmer: highs about 31°. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Calafat?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Calafat in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 59 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 54 min in December to 15 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Calafat in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Calafat in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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