August weather forecastCliff Cottage, Barbados

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°C (81.5°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F) in August, hardly different from the 28.4°C (83.1°F) recorded in July. A modest nighttime temperature average of 27.5°C (81.5°F) characterizes August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cliff Cottage are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, is August, when the rain falls for 24.9 days and typically aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Cliff Cottage is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of August in Cliff Cottage, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:09 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, during August is 28.8°C (83.8°F) and the low-temperature is 27.5°C (81.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.9 days and typically aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

In Cliff Cottage, during August, the rain falls for 24.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Cliff Cottage is 12h and 33min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:09 AST.

The month with the most sunshine in Cliff Cottage, Barbados, is August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Cliff Cottage is 10.2h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cliff Cottage.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cliff Cottage are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cliff Cottage is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

28.4°C

28.8°C

28.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27km/h

23km/h

19.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.3

2.7

5.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average high temperature in August: 28.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in August: 27.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average pressure in August: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average wind speed in August: 22.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average rainfall in August: 126mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average rainfall days in August: 24.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average sunshine days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average UV index in August: 7

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

Average cloud cover in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

Average cloud cover in August: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Cliff Cottage, Barbados

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).