August weather forecastDekar, Botswana

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a moderately hot month in Dekar, Botswana, with an average temperature varying between 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from 23.1°C (73.6°F) in July to a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F). The average low-temperature reading in August for Dekar reflects a significant fall from the daytime highs, stabilizing at a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In Dekar, Botswana, the average relative humidity in August is 26%.

Rainfall

August is the only month when rain does not fall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:22 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

In Dekar, the average relative humidity in August is 26%.

The only month without rainfall in Dekar is August.

In August, it doesn't rain. July is the latest month when it rains.

In August, the average day length is 11h and 24min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:22 CAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

23.1°C

27.6°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.4km/h

13.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.9

28.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average high temperature in August: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

Average low temperature in August: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average pressure in August: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average wind speed in August: 12.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average humidity in August: 26%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (21%).

Average rainfall in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average daylight in August: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average sunshine days in August: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Dekar, Botswana

Average cloud cover in August: 1

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Dekar, Botswana

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).