SeasonMapFakaofo (Atafu) weather in August
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August in Fakaofo: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Fakaofo · #705 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Fakaofo climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 138 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fakaofo in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fakaofo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFakaofo's best weather comes in March, April and June — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Fakaofo in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Fakaofo?
- August in Fakaofo: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Fakaofo on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Fakaofo in August?
- In August, Fakaofo averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 137.5 mm of rain over roughly 20.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fakaofo in August?
- Fakaofo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.