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Principe Weather in August

Principe in August

The short of it: Principe in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 30 min

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

August in Principe brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Principe, with afternoons near 28°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 30 min in mid-August, 51 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Principe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Ceuta, 3 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

August in Principe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 30 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CeutaCeuta3 km ENE27°20°2.0 mm
FnidekTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima3 km SSW29°20°2.0 mm
BenzúCeuta5 km NNW28°20°2.0 mm
MdiqTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima22 km S30°21°2.0 mm
Cap Negro IITanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima25 km SSE30°21°2.0 mm
South DistrictGibraltar26 km N27°20°2.0 mm
Town AreaOther27 km N27°20°2.0 mm
TarifaAndalusia28 km WNW29°20°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Principe 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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The height of summer in Principe, with afternoons near 28°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Principe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°9°92 mm14 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
February16°9°86 mm16 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
March18°11°99 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April20°12°51 mm16 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
May22°15°24 mm14 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°18°4.0 mm15 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°20°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°2.0 mm15 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°18°20 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°16°67 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
November19°13°89 mm14 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December17°10°117 mm15 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Principe in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Principe in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Principe, with afternoons near 28°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Principe?

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

How long are the days in Principe in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 30 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 44 min in December to 14 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Principe in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Principe in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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