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Matonga Weather in August

Matonga in August

The short of it: Matonga in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 15° · rain 20 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Matonga an average August high of 29°, a low of 15° and some 20 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-August.

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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Matonga runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Nyakabindi, 30 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Matonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 15 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NyakabindiSimiyu30 km SSW29°15°13 mm
MaswaSimiyu35 km SSW29°15°12 mm
BundaMara47 km NNW29°16°21 mm
BariadiSimiyu48 km SSW29°15°10 mm
IssenyeMara51 km NNE29°16°36 mm
NyamuswaMara54 km N28°15°33 mm
ButiamaMara70 km N27°15°37 mm
MaguMwanza74 km WSW29°16°11 mm

The Almanac · Matonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Matonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°71 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
February30°17°66 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March30°17°112 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°18°117 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May28°17°49 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°25 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°5.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°20 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°16°25 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October30°17°43 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November29°18°94 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December28°17°92 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matonga in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matonga in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Matonga?

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

How long are the days in Matonga in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matonga in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matonga in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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