August weather forecast and climate
N'Djamena, Chad

August, the last month of the summer, in N'Djamena, is another tropical month, with average temperature varying between 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The coldest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index is appraised at a scorching 41.4°C (106.5°F). Be wary - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature', 'feels like', or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air temperature is factored in with the relative humidity.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 174.4mm (6.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in N'Djamena, Chad, is 12.5h.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in N'Djamena, Chad, is August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in N'Djamena. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to the UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 12 translate into the following recommendations:
Take all necessary precautions, as unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise.