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Samfya Weather in August

Samfya in August

The short of it: Samfya in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 13° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Samfya an average August high of 28°, a low of 13° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-August.

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

Against its neighbours, Samfya runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Lubwe, 29 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Samfya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th 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
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LubweLuapula Province29 km NNE28°13°0.0 mm
ChilubiNorthern Province51 km ENE26°14°0.0 mm
KatabaCopperbelt63 km SSE28°12°0.0 mm
MansaLuapula Province75 km WNW29°12°0.0 mm
LuwinguNorthern Province129 km NNE28°12°0.0 mm
MwenseLuapula Province144 km NW30°13°0.0 mm
MokamboHaut-Katanga177 km SW28°8°0.0 mm
KawambwaLuapula Province183 km NNW29°13°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Samfya Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Samfya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°17°273 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
February27°17°243 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
March27°17°233 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April27°16°50 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May27°14°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°11°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°15°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October31°17°15 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November29°17°127 mm11 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December27°17°293 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Samfya in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Samfya in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Samfya?

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

How long are the days in Samfya in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 47 min in December.

Does it snow in Samfya in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Samfya in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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