Karumba Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Karumba

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
53%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Karumba August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Karumba, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 18.7°C (mean 23°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

Karumba August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Karumba. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Karumba was 2024 — when the month averaged 25.4°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 21.5°C. Typical August days reach 27.3°C with nights near 18.7°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.3°C→24.1°C+0.8°C
Max Temp27.4°C→28.4°C+1°C
Min Temp19.2°C→19.8°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–22.3°C8 yr (18%)
22.3°C–23.5°C23 yr (51%)
23.5°C–24.8°C13 yr (29%)
24.8°C–26.0°C1 yr (2%)

Karumba August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Karumba, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2005 with 9 mm, while the driest were 2015, 2017 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Karumba August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Karumba during August averages 53%. The most humid August was 1996 at 61%, and the least humid was 1989 at 46%.

Karumba August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Karumba. The sunniest August was 2001 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1986 at 4.9.

Karumba August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Karumba during August is 4.2 m/s. The windiest August was 1995 at 5 m/s, while the calmest was 2009 at 3.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Karumba

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Karumba

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Karumba Weather by Month

Karumba August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.0°C22.9°C22.8°C22.8°C24.0°C+1°C
Avg High27.3°C27.1°C27.1°C27.2°C28.2°C+0.9°C
Avg Low18.7°C18.7°C18.4°C18.4°C19.7°C+1°C
Avg Rain1 mm1 mm1 mm1 mm1 mm+0 mm

Extreme August Records in Karumba

🔥Warmest August33.9°C2009
🧊Coldest August11.3°C1994
🌧️Wettest August9 mm2005
🏜️Driest August0 mm1985
🌬️Windiest August5 m/s1995

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Karumba have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 11.3°C (1994) to a record high of 33.9°C (2009).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 9 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Karumba?

One of the best times to visit Karumba

August is one of the best times to visit Karumba. Expect days averaging 27.3°C and nights around 18.7°C (mean 23°C) — cooler than Karumba's yearly average — with low rainfall (1 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Karumba's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Karumba Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Karumba, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 18.7°C (mean 23°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 1 mm of rainfall in Karumba, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 9 mm (2005), and the driest just 0 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 53% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.4°C to 28.4°C and overnight lows from 19.2°C to 19.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Karumba, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.2°C22.5°C17.8°C31.6°C12.8°C0 mm48%4.6 m/s5.6
2024 🔥29.6°C25.4°C21.2°C32.8°C18.6°C0 mm55%3.4 m/s5.6
202328.5°C24.4°C20.4°C30.6°C17.1°C1 mm54%4 m/s5.6
202227.9°C23.6°C19.2°C32.1°C14.8°C1 mm53%4.3 m/s5.6
202128.7°C24.6°C20.4°C32.6°C15.2°C3 mm51%3.9 m/s5.5
202027.4°C23.2°C19.0°C31.3°C14.8°C1 mm53%4.2 m/s5.7
201926.9°C22.6°C18.2°C29.5°C13.7°C1 mm46%4.7 m/s5.6
201826.7°C22.3°C18.0°C29.5°C15.1°C0 mm52%4 m/s5.6
201728.4°C23.9°C19.5°C33.7°C16.8°C0 mm48%4.2 m/s5.7
201627.0°C23.1°C19.3°C29.8°C13.4°C2 mm59%4.3 m/s5.5
201526.6°C22.4°C18.3°C30.4°C13.8°C0 mm54%3.9 m/s5.6
201427.0°C22.4°C17.9°C29.0°C14.1°C1 mm46%4.7 m/s5.6
201327.7°C23.2°C18.6°C33.0°C15.3°C0 mm54%3.7 m/s5.4
201227.0°C22.1°C17.2°C32.1°C11.9°C0 mm50%3.9 m/s5.6
201127.2°C22.6°C18.0°C31.6°C14.8°C0 mm50%4.2 m/s5.4
201027.7°C23.4°C19.0°C31.3°C12.5°C2 mm53%4.5 m/s5.2
200928.3°C24.2°C20.1°C33.9°C16.6°C0 mm60%3.3 m/s5.5
200826.8°C22.1°C17.3°C32.4°C13.9°C0 mm49%4.7 m/s5.4
200727.5°C23.2°C18.9°C31.1°C12.8°C1 mm55%4.4 m/s5.1
200626.8°C21.8°C16.8°C30.7°C11.8°C0 mm54%4.1 m/s5.6
2005 🌧️26.8°C22.9°C18.9°C29.8°C14.1°C9 mm57%4.3 m/s5.1
200426.1°C21.7°C17.4°C28.7°C13.4°C0 mm53%3.8 m/s5.5
200327.6°C23.7°C19.8°C30.2°C13.2°C0 mm57%3.9 m/s5.3
200226.9°C22.6°C18.3°C29.8°C15.1°C1 mm51%4.1 m/s5.6
200126.9°C22.3°C17.6°C29.7°C14.8°C0 mm48%4.1 m/s5.8
200027.6°C23.4°C19.2°C31.4°C16.0°C0 mm55%3.5 m/s5.5
199927.5°C23.4°C19.2°C31.3°C15.2°C0 mm52%4 m/s5.5
199828.3°C24.0°C19.7°C33.5°C13.7°C0 mm53%4 m/s5.3
199726.6°C22.6°C18.7°C28.4°C14.7°C0 mm53%4 m/s5.3
199626.6°C22.8°C18.9°C32.8°C14.0°C2 mm61%4.3 m/s5.3
199527.3°C22.9°C18.6°C31.4°C11.3°C3 mm54%5 m/s5.4
199426.8°C22.1°C17.3°C29.1°C11.3°C0 mm47%4.9 m/s5.4
199327.3°C23.5°C19.7°C30.2°C14.2°C0 mm57%4 m/s5.2
199227.3°C23.5°C19.7°C30.2°C15.3°C0 mm58%4 m/s5.1
199127.7°C22.9°C18.1°C30.0°C15.7°C0 mm48%4.2 m/s5.1
1990 ❄️26.0°C21.5°C17.0°C31.1°C12.3°C0 mm53%4.3 m/s5.2
198926.6°C21.8°C17.0°C32.3°C13.1°C0 mm46%4.8 m/s5.2
198828.7°C24.3°C19.9°C32.2°C15.0°C1 mm52%4.6 m/s5.1
198727.1°C22.6°C18.2°C31.5°C14.7°C0 mm52%4.3 m/s5.3
198626.4°C21.9°C17.5°C30.8°C12.2°C2 mm51%4.3 m/s4.9
198527.8°C23.7°C19.5°C31.9°C14.5°C0 mm55%3.6 m/s5.4
198426.7°C22.8°C18.9°C29.7°C12.3°C1 mm59%4 m/s5.2
198327.7°C23.5°C19.3°C31.9°C14.4°C0 mm53%4.4 m/s—
198226.7°C22.8°C19.0°C28.6°C12.7°C2 mm53%4.3 m/s—
198128.2°C23.7°C19.2°C30.8°C15.0°C1 mm53%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Karumba August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Karumba in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.3°C with lows near 18.7°C (mean 23°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Karumba in August?▼

August averages 1 mm of rainfall in Karumba, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 9 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest August on record in Karumba?▼

The hottest August reached 33.9°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 11.3°C in 1994.

Has August in Karumba gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.4°C to 28.4°C and overnight lows from 19.2°C to 19.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Karumba?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Karumba and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.3°C daytime highs and 18.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Karumba?▼

Not quite — August is the 3rd coolest month in Karumba, averaging 23°C.

What should I pack for Karumba in August?▼

For August in Karumba, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.3°C and lows of 18.7°C.

Is Karumba humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 53% — relatively dry.

How windy is Karumba in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 4.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 5 m/s (1995).

Which August had the most rainfall in Karumba?▼

The wettest August on record was 2005 with 9 mm. On average, August sees 1 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Karumba behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.