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Katoke Weather in August

Katoke in August

The short of it: Katoke in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 16° · rain 127 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Katoke brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 16°, with about 127 mm of rain over the month. Katoke's coldest stretch of the year, 26° by day and 16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-August.

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; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Katoke runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Kyenjojo, 16 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Katoke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 68 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyenjojoWestern Region16 km SSW26°16°120 mm
KyarusoziWestern Region17 km W25°15°117 mm
MuhorroWestern Region19 km NNE27°16°119 mm
MuhororoWestern Region22 km NNE27°17°118 mm
KagadiWestern Region24 km NE27°17°120 mm
ButunduziWestern Region30 km SE26°16°108 mm
KibaleWestern Region43 km E27°17°123 mm
Rwamwanja Refugee CampWestern Region46 km S27°16°92 mm

The Almanac · Katoke Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Katoke's coldest stretch of the year, 26° by day and 16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Katoke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°26 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°16°31 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°16°90 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April27°16°145 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May27°16°91 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June26°16°68 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°59 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August26°16°127 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September26°15°138 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October26°16°167 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November26°16°125 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December27°16°60 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katoke in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katoke in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Katoke's coldest stretch of the year, 26° by day and 16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Katoke?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Katoke in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Katoke in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katoke in August?

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

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