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With daytime temperatures of 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows of 21°C (70°F), August in Makokou brings high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 70 mm (2.8 in) falls on average.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Makokou spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations (2006-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Makokou.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Makokou in August. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
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