Onitsha Weather in August
What's the weather like in Onitsha (Anambra State) in August 2024?
The climate in Onitsha during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Onitsha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.9°C 83.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
| Average temperature | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 239 mm 9.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Onitsha
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Onitsha in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Onitsha weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 334mm 13.1ins |
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