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'Ohonua Weather in August

'Ohonua in August

The short of it: 'Ohonua in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 18° · rain 118 mm · daylight 11 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give 'Ohonua an average August high of 24°, a low of 18° and some 118 mm of rain. 'Ohonua's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 18° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 23 min in mid-August, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, 'Ohonua runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Ha'asini, 19 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in 'Ohonua, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 23 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ha'asiniTongatapu19 km WNW25°18°121 mm
Fua'amotuTongatapu21 km WNW25°18°119 mm
PelehakeVavau24 km NW25°18°117 mm
Mu‘aTongatapu24 km NW25°19°123 mm
TatakamotongaTongatapu25 km NW25°19°123 mm
LapahaTongatapu25 km NW25°19°123 mm
NiutouaTongatapu25 km NNW25°19°124 mm
HolongaTongatapu25 km NW25°18°124 mm

The Almanac · 'Ohonua Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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'Ohonua's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 18° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

Climate of 'Ohonua by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°259 mm16 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
February29°23°243 mm15 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
March29°23°272 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April28°22°238 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May26°20°128 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June25°19°121 mm17 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
July24°18°121 mm17 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
August24°18°118 mm16 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
September25°19°120 mm17 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October25°19°150 mm17 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
November27°21°142 mm15 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
December28°22°162 mm17 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Ohonua in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Ohonua in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. 'Ohonua's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 18° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit 'Ohonua?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in 'Ohonua in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 50 min in June to 13 h 26 min in December.

Does it snow in 'Ohonua in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for 'Ohonua in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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