Aitape Weather in August

What's the weather like in Aitape (Sandaun) in August 2024?

The climate in Aitape during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the winter in Aitape and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Aitape weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 8.2kph 5 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Aitape with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Aitape

Aitape average temperature in August

August rainfall

Aitape average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Aitape 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 Aitape in August 2024.

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Aitape weather stats

Aitape weather statistics
Hottest month: November 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
Sunniest month: September 5.7hrs
Coldest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: March 282mm 11.1ins
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