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Mhango Weather in August

Mhango in August

The short of it: Mhango in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

August in Mhango brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 16°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-August.

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 July and May.

Against its neighbours, Mhango runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Misasi, 41 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Mhango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MisasiMwanza41 km NE30°16°8.0 mm
MisungwiMwanza55 km NNE30°16°11 mm
NguduMwanza64 km ENE30°16°6.0 mm
KasamwaGeita67 km NW29°16°16 mm
KahamaShinyanga67 km SSW30°16°6.0 mm
Old ShinyangaShinyanga68 km ESE31°17°4.0 mm
UsagaraMwanza69 km NNE30°16°15 mm
IsakaShinyanga69 km S30°16°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Mhango Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mhango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°85 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
February30°18°79 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March30°19°97 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°19°102 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May30°18°38 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June30°16°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July29°15°3.0 mm14 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August30°16°8.0 mm13 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September31°17°20 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October32°19°45 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November30°19°106 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December29°19°110 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mhango in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mhango in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mhango?

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

How long are the days in Mhango in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mhango in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mhango in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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