Fort Portal Weather in August

What's the weather like in Fort Portal (Western Region) in August 2024?

The climate in Fort Portal during August can be summarized as warm and damp.

August is in the summer in Fort Portal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

Fort Portal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.5°C 76°F
Nightly temperature 13.6°C 56.4°F
Average temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 116 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 26.7°C 80°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 116mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Fort Portal

Fort Portal average temperature in August

August rainfall

Fort Portal average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Fort Portal 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 Fort Portal in August 2024.

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Fort Portal weather stats

Fort Portal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: January 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: June 6.8hrs
Coldest month: July 24.1°C 75.4°F
Wettest month: October 193mm 7.6ins
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