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Palmitas Weather in August

Palmitas in August

The short of it: Palmitas in August averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 7° · rain 81 mm · daylight 10 h 54 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & October

Thirty years of records give Palmitas an average August high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 54 min in mid-August, 46 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and October.

Against its neighbours, Palmitas runs about middling and about as wet in August. José Enrique Rodó, 33 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

August in Palmitas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 54 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
José Enrique RodóSoriano33 km SE18°7°89 mm
MercedesSoriano35 km NW19°7°74 mm
DoloresSoriano39 km W18°7°75 mm
Santa CatalinaSoriano43 km SE18°7°91 mm
Ombúes de LavalleColonia48 km S18°7°81 mm
Villa SorianoSoriano50 km WNW18°8°73 mm
AgraciadaSoriano55 km SW18°7°75 mm
CardonaSoriano57 km SE18°7°92 mm

The Almanac · Palmitas 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 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Palmitas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°99 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦
February29°17°126 mm11 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
March28°16°123 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April24°12°105 mm10 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
May20°9°77 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
June17°6°67 mm10 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July16°5°67 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
August18°7°81 mm12 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
September20°8°80 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October23°12°121 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November27°14°106 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
December30°16°117 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palmitas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palmitas in August?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Palmitas?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and October.

How long are the days in Palmitas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 56 min in June to 14 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Palmitas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palmitas in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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