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Sola Weather in August

Sola in August

The short of it: Sola in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 193 mm (7.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 23° · rain 193 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

August in Sola brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 23°, with about 193 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 193 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-August, 17 minutes more than a month before.

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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Sola runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Port-Olry, 139 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Sola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port-OlrySanma139 km SSW27°21°176 mm
Hog HarbourSanma148 km SSW28°21°168 mm
SaratamataPenama164 km SSE28°22°216 mm
LuganvilleSanma188 km SSW28°21°177 mm
NorsupMalampa244 km S28°21°152 mm
LakatoroMalampa248 km S28°21°188 mm
LataTemotu Province399 km NNW30°24°412 mm

The Almanac · Sola 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 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 193 mm of rain.

Climate of Sola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°398 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February30°24°448 mm9 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March30°24°482 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°24°421 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
May30°24°308 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦
June29°23°252 mm12 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
July28°23°194 mm12 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
August28°23°193 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September29°23°293 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October30°23°324 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
November30°23°292 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
December30°24°285 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sola in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sola in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 193 mm (7.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 193 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Sola?

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

How long are the days in Sola in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in June to 12 h 56 min in December.

Does it snow in Sola in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sola in August?

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

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