August weather forecast
Abidzi, Benin

August’s weather is slightly cooler compared to July, with temperatures dropping to 28.8°C (83.8°F). While the rainfall figures decrease slightly, it isn't significant enough for August to lose its rainy month tag. The persistent wet conditions continue to dominate the city's daily life scenarios. Despite the rainfall, the month's overall weather stays warm complementing the green landscapes beautifully. The resulting city aura is breathtaking and worth witnessing.

Temperature

Abidzi's coldest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and lows of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Abidzi, during August, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.