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Thinking of visiting Chilanga in August? Expect high temperatures reaching 27°C (81°F) during the day, dropping to 14°C (57°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the best months to visit Chilanga.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chilanga - and find the best time to visit.
47-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chilanga typically rise from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of August to approximately 28°C (82°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 14°C (57°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chilanga spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Chilanga between 2004 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
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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 weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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