August weather forecast
Paris, Congo

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Paris, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), showing a slight difference from July's 31.6°C (88.9°F). In the month of August, the average temperature in Paris dips to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F) during the night.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Paris, Congo, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Paris, during August, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. In Paris, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Paris, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Paris is 9.9h.

UV index

June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Paris. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.