August weather forecastKhanyeng, Botswana

August

Weather in August

The weather in August is a precursor to the oncoming spring season. Temperatures steadily rise from the wintry chill but are still comfortably cool. Despite being winter, the days are sunny due to the least cloud coverage in the year. The low humidity levels maintain the dryness of the atmosphere. A noteworthy increase in wind speed could be observed, signifying changing seasons.

Temperature

August's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F) in July to a warm 24.8°C (76.6°F). Khanyeng's August nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In Khanyeng, the average relative humidity in August is 27%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Khanyeng. Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Khanyeng is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of August, in Khanyeng, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Khanyeng is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in August in Khanyeng, Botswana, is 27%.

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In Khanyeng, in August, during 0.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Khanyeng, Botswana, is 11h and 14min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, in Khanyeng, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

In Khanyeng, Botswana, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Khanyeng, Botswana.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in August: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average pressure in August: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in August: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (14.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average humidity in August: 27%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, April and June (37%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (20%).

Average rainfall in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Khanyeng, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in August: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
Khanyeng, 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).