August weather forecast
Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe

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Weather in August

By August, Santa Luzia experiences a slight increase in temperature from July, marking the beginning of a gradual warm-up phase. Daylight hours remain steady while rainfall doubles from July's 9mm (0.35") to 21mm (0.83") in August, although it's still relatively dry compared to other months. The island continues to enjoy lower wind speeds providing yet another ideal setting for visitors to indulge in their preferred activities. The increased cloud cover only accentuates the island's mystical charm.

Temperature

The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Consistently, Santa Luzia reports average nighttime temperatures of 23.2°C (73.8°F) during August, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Santa Luzia, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Luzia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.7 days and collects up to 1287mm (50.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Luzia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:37 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Luzia.

UV index

In Santa Luzia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Santa Luzia?

In August, in Santa Luzia, the average high-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Santa Luzia?

August through October, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in August in Santa Luzia?

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How much does it rain in Santa Luzia in August?

In Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Luzia have in August?

In August, the average day length in Santa Luzia is 12h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Santa Luzia?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:37 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Luzia?

The month with the least sunshine in Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe, is August, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Luzia have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 5h.

How high is the UV index in August in Santa Luzia?

In Santa Luzia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe

Average temperature in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average high temperature in August: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (23°C).

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Average pressure in August
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Average pressure in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
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Average wind speed in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average wind speed in August: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.8km/h).

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Average humidity in August
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Average humidity in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and October (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
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Average rainfall in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average rainfall in August: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (224mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
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Average rainfall days in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (7.3 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
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Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
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Average sunshine days in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
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Average UV index in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
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Average cloud cover in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average cloud cover in August: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
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Average visibility in August - Santa Luzia, São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (9km).

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