August weather forecast
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo

August

Weather in August

Bunia enters August with a slight moderation in its overall weather conditions. Nevertheless, the familiar combination of steady showers and high humidity still paints a picture of a tropical climate. As the city moves towards the end of its rainy season, changes in daylight and sunshine hours become evident with a mild reduction. Meanwhile, wind gusts in August decline, representing the calmest wind period of the year. The average high temperature maintains at around 26.5°C (79.7°F) while rainfall volumes peak at 213mm (8.39"), underscoring the city’s wet condition in August.

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Bunia experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During August, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bunia, during August, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation. In Bunia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1854mm (72.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bunia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bunia. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Bunia?
The average relative humidity in August is 80%.
How many days does it rain in August in Bunia?
In Bunia, in August, during 26.3 rainfall days, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In Bunia, the average day length in August is 12h and 10min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in August in Bunia?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average temperature in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July and August (16.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average pressure in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average wind speed in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average humidity in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average rainfall in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average rainfall in August: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (241mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (42mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average rainfall days in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average sunshine days in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.1 days).

Average UV index in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average UV index in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average cloud cover in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are May, August and October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Average visibility in August
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (8km).

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