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Ponape weather in August (Micronesia)

What kind of weather does August bring to Ponape? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Ponape includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Ponape in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 299 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ponape. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponape climate page with graphs.

 

Ponape, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 299 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 173 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Micronesia in August

Find out more about the weather in Micronesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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