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Mansa Weather in August

Mansa in August

The short of it: Mansa in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 12° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

August in Mansa brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 12°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mansa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Samfya, 75 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Mansa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SamfyaLuapula Province75 km ESE28°13°0.0 mm
LubweLuapula Province83 km E28°13°0.0 mm
MwenseLuapula Province93 km NNW30°13°0.0 mm
ChilubiNorthern Province115 km E26°14°0.0 mm
KatabaCopperbelt123 km SE28°12°0.0 mm
MokamboHaut-Katanga149 km SSW28°8°0.0 mm
LuwinguNorthern Province154 km NE28°12°0.0 mm
MwansabombweLuapula Province154 km N30°14°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Mansa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mansa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°16°243 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
February27°16°209 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
March27°16°197 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April27°15°45 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°13°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°10°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°10°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September32°14°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October32°16°21 mm14 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November29°17°120 mm12 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December27°16°252 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mansa in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mansa in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mansa?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mansa in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 47 min in December.

Does it snow in Mansa in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mansa in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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