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Marondera Weather in August

Marondera in August

The short of it: Marondera in August averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 7° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 30 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & May

August in Marondera brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 7°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 30 min in mid-August, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Marondera runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Macheke, 32 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Marondera, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MachekeMashonaland East Province32 km E23°7°1.0 mm
RuwaMashonaland East Province46 km NW24°8°0.0 mm
HeadlandsManicaland54 km E22°7°0.0 mm
ChitungwizaHarare54 km WNW25°8°1.0 mm
EpworthHarare54 km NW24°8°0.0 mm
MurewaMashonaland East Province65 km NNE24°8°1.0 mm
HarareHarare66 km NW24°9°1.0 mm
RusapeManicaland72 km ESE24°8°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Marondera Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Marondera by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°15°221 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
February24°14°164 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
March24°13°105 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April23°11°59 mm7 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°12 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°6°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°5°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°7°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°10°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°13°30 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°14°120 mm9 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
December25°15°198 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marondera in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marondera in August?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Marondera?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Marondera in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in June to 13 h 13 min in December.

Does it snow in Marondera in August?

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

What should I pack for Marondera in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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