Sawahlunto Weather in August

What's the weather like in Sawahlunto (West Sumatra) in August 2024?

The climate in Sawahlunto during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the winter in Sawahlunto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

Sawahlunto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Average temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 135 mm 5.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 29.4°C 85°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sawahlunto with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Sawahlunto

Sawahlunto average temperature in August

August rainfall

Sawahlunto average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Sawahlunto average rain in August

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 Sawahlunto in August 2024.

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Sawahlunto weather stats

Sawahlunto weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: July 123mm 4.8ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 30.1°C 86.2°F
Wettest month: April 305mm 12ins
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