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Sinkat Weather in August

Sinkat in August

The short of it: Sinkat in August averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 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 25° · rain 26 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sinkat an average August high of 38°, a low of 25° and some 26 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 26 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-August, 24 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, Sinkat runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Jubayt, 13 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Sinkat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JubaytRed Sea13 km N38°26°25 mm
SuakinRed Sea60 km ENE42°29°7.0 mm
Port SudanRed Sea95 km NNE41°30°4.0 mm
TokārRed Sea105 km ESE42°30°14 mm
GebeitRed Sea253 km NNW36°24°17 mm
WagarKassala306 km SSW36°25°66 mm
BerberRiver Nile314 km WSW41°28°24 mm
El BaugaRiver Nile315 km WSW41°28°19 mm
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The Almanac · Sinkat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 26 mm.

Climate of Sinkat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°15°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°15°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April33°18°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
May37°21°5.0 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
June39°24°2.0 mm9 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July38°25°17 mm11 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August38°25°26 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
September38°23°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October34°20°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November28°20°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sinkat in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sinkat in August?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 26 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Sinkat?

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

How long are the days in Sinkat in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 0 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Sinkat in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sinkat in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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