August weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

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Weather in August

Moving into August, the weather in Butare sees slight changes. Rainfall starts to climb, with an average of 25mm (0.98"), heralding the end of the dry season. There is an increase in minimum average temperature to 14.8°C (58.6°F). Despite the rising temperature, the month sees increased wind speed and the maximum gust speed reaches 10.3km/h (6.4mph). This shift in weather suggests the impending return of the wet season.

Temperature

Butare's warmest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and lows of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Butare, during August, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Butare, Rwanda, is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In Butare, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Butare?

The warmest period in Butare tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

What are the temperatures in Butare in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Butare, is 24.8°C (76.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Butare?

With an average relative humidity of 58%, August is the least humid month in Butare.

What is the average humidity in August in Butare?

In August, the average relative humidity is 58%.

How many days does it rain in August in Butare?

In August, in Butare, Rwanda, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout August, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Butare have in August?

In Butare, the average day length in August is 12h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Butare?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, in Butare, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Butare?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Butare is 9.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Butare?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Butare.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Butare?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Butare.

What is the UV index reading in August in Butare?

In Butare, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average temperature in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in August: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

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Average pressure in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in August: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

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Average rainfall in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in August: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average UV index in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in August
Butare, Rwanda

Average visibility in August - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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