Chilanga Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Chilanga sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Chilanga, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in October to a comfortable 24°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Chilanga experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1018 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Chilanga, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 254 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Chilanga Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Chilanga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chilanga.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March and December and higher in July, August, September and October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Chilanga
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During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Chilanga occurs in the months of January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 254 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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