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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 43/100

Buguma in August

Mixed · 43/100Beach 67/100
High / low28° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation305 mm25 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
4.74° N, 6.86° EElevation 7 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBuguma · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low28° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Buguma averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 23° — warm weather by day. Expect around 305 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Buguma. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 18:46 local time, giving 12 h 16 min of daylight. Days shorten by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 67/100 (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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iiiNearby in August

Around Buguma this month

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Port Harcourt

Rivers State · 17 km E
28°Aug high
27wet days
43score
Port Harcourt
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Okrika

Rivers State · 25 km E
28°Aug high
27wet days
43score
Okrika
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Emohua

Rivers State · 16 km N
28°Aug high
25wet days
41score
Emohua
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Degema Hulk

Rivers State · 13 km W
28°Aug high
25wet days
42score
Degema Hulk
ivTop of the table

Nigeria's best in August

Where to go in August
Jos
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Jos

Plateau State
24°Aug high
25wet days
55score
Jos
Badagry
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2

Badagry

Lagos
26°Aug high
18wet days
55score
Badagry
Lagos
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Lagos

Lagos
26°Aug high
21wet days
54score
Lagos
Ikeja
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4

Ikeja

Lagos
27°Aug high
23wet days
51score
Ikeja
·Questions

Buguma in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Buguma?

August scores 43/100 for Buguma, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Buguma in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 23°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Buguma in August?

Buguma receives about 305 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Buguma in August?

The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.