August weather forecastLobito, Angola

August

Weather in August

August's weather pattern in Lobito sees slight deviations from July's conditions. Though the rainfall stays minimal, the city experiences the coolest average low temperature of the year, an undesirable contrast to the inviting warmth seen in hotter months. Shifting gear into the late year period, gradual changes in other elements start to become noticeable. The wind speed reaches a peak, and recorded daylight hours start increasing again, signalling the conclusion of Lobito's mid-year dry and cool spell.

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lobito, in August, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 371mm (14.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Lobito, with an average sea temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).
Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F) respectively, August is Lobito's coldest month.

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In Lobito, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

In Lobito, in August, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

August is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

In Lobito, in August, the average water temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F). Swimming in 20.4°C (68.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In August, the average day length is 11h and 43min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 8.9h.

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Lobito, Angola, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average high temperature in August: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average wind speed in August: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average sea temperature in August: 20.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (20.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Lobito, Angola

  • 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 months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Lobito, Angola

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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