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Mareth Weather in August

Mareth in August

The short of it: Mareth in August averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 25° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: March & November

August in Mareth brings afternoons near 37° and nights around 25°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mareth, with afternoons near 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 23 min in mid-August, 47 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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Mareth runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Zarat, 8 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Mareth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 23 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZaratGabès Governorate8 km NE37°25°2.0 mm
Nouvelle MatmataGabès Governorate21 km W37°25°3.0 mm
TeboulbouGabès Governorate30 km NNW34°25°3.0 mm
MatmataGabès Governorate30 km WSW37°24°4.0 mm
GabèsGabès Governorate34 km NNW33°25°2.0 mm
Chenini NahalGabès Governorate35 km NW35°24°3.0 mm
MedenineMedenine Governorate36 km SE38°26°2.0 mm
Bou ChemmaGabès Governorate38 km NNW35°24°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Mareth Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Mareth, with afternoons near 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mareth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°8°21 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°15 mm15 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°12°19 mm17 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April27°14°10 mm17 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
May30°18°5.0 mm17 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June34°22°2.0 mm15 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
July37°24°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
August37°25°2.0 mm13 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September34°23°18 mm14 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October30°19°25 mm12 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
November25°13°22 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°9°23 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mareth in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mareth in August?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mareth, with afternoons near 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mareth?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Mareth in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 56 min in December to 14 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Mareth in August?

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

What should I pack for Mareth in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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