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Apac Weather in August

Apac in August

The short of it: Apac in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 141 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

August in Apac brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 17°, with about 141 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 141 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and July.

Against its neighbours, Apac runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, 42 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Apac, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 50 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region42 km W28°17°133 mm
BuyaleWestern Region47 km W28°17°133 mm
LiraNorthern Region50 km NE28°17°157 mm
Masindi PortWestern Region59 km WSW28°18°110 mm
KigumbaWestern Region62 km WSW28°17°122 mm
OpitNorthern Region71 km N28°17°175 mm
DokoloNorthern Region72 km E29°18°164 mm
NakasongolaCentral Region75 km S28°17°100 mm

The Almanac · Apac Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 141 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Apac by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°18°16 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
February34°18°25 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°19°66 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°19°144 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May29°19°123 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June29°18°86 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
July28°17°91 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
August28°17°141 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September29°18°126 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°17°139 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°18°92 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
December31°17°41 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Apac in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Apac in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 141 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Apac?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and July.

How long are the days in Apac in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Apac in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Apac in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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