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Suakin Weather in August

Suakin in August

The short of it: Suakin in August averages a high of 42 °C (108 °F) and a low of 29 °C (85 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 42° · low 29° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

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

August in Suakin brings afternoons near 42° and nights around 29°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

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 February.

Against its neighbours, Suakin runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Jubayt, 55 km to the WSW, is 5° cooler by day.

August in Suakin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JubaytRed Sea55 km WSW38°26°25 mm
Port SudanRed Sea58 km NNW41°30°4.0 mm
SinkatRed Sea60 km WSW38°25°26 mm
TokārRed Sea86 km SSE42°30°14 mm
GebeitRed Sea242 km NNW36°24°17 mm
JeddahMecca Region328 km NE39°28°4.0 mm
Al LīthMecca Region329 km ENE41°30°6.0 mm
WagarKassala350 km SSW36°25°66 mm

The Almanac · Suakin Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Suakin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°6.0 mm15 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°20°1.0 mm17 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°21°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April34°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May38°25°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
June41°27°0.0 mm11 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
July43°29°5.0 mm13 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
August42°29°7.0 mm13 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
September40°27°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October36°26°7.0 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
November32°25°18 mm14 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°11 mm14 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Suakin in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Suakin in August?

Days average 42 °C (108 °F) and nights 29 °C (85 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Suakin?

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

How long are the days in Suakin in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 59 min in December to 13 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Suakin in August?

Hardly — August nights average 29 °C (85 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Suakin in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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