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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 39/100

Colonia in August

Mixed · 39/100Beach 57/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation421 mm30 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
9.52° N, 138.12° EElevation 10 mUTC+10 · Chuuk Time
When to goColonia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Colonia averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 421 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 67%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Colonia. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 26 min of daylight. Days shorten by 13 minutes over the month.

Why 39/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%71%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%38%

Beach score this month: 57/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Micronesia's best in August

Where to go in August
Palikir
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Palikir

Pohnpei State
27°Aug high
27wet days
47score
Palikir
Kolonia
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Kolonia

Pohnpei State
28°Aug high
27wet days
46score
Kolonia
·Questions

Colonia in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Colonia?

August scores 39/100 for Colonia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 30 wet days.

How warm is Colonia in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Colonia in August?

Colonia receives about 421 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 30 days.

Can you swim in Colonia in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.