August weather forecastLetlhakeng, Botswana

August

Weather in August

Traditionally dry, August in Letlhakeng continues the trend of no rainfall. A slow but sure rise in temperature signals the transition towards warmer conditions. Despite having fewer daylight hours compared to September, the month features a greater duration of bright sunshine. The wind gusts record an all-year high speeding up to 17.9km/h (11.1mph). August is predominantly warm, dry, and windy, marking the end of the cold season.

Temperature

August in Letlhakeng, Botswana, witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F) in July to a warm 24.8°C (76.6°F). Letlhakeng records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F) throughout August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Letlhakeng is 35%.

Rainfall

The only month without rainfall in Letlhakeng, Botswana, is August.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In Letlhakeng, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In August, in Letlhakeng, the average high-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.2°C (50.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Letlhakeng, Botswana, the average relative humidity in August is 35%.

The only month without rainfall in Letlhakeng, Botswana, is August.

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

In Letlhakeng, Botswana, the average day length in August is 11h and 18min.

On the first day of August in Letlhakeng, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

In Letlhakeng, Botswana, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in August: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average pressure in August: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average humidity in August: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

Average rainfall in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Letlhakeng, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in August: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
Letlhakeng, 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).