August weather forecastHelwan, Egypt

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Helwan, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.1°C (70°F) and max 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

Helwan marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.6°C (94.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 35°C (95°F). Helwan records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) throughout August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Helwan is 56%.

Rainfall

May through October are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Helwan, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of August, in Helwan, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EEST.

Sunshine

In Helwan, the average sunshine in August is 10.9h.

Frequently asked questions

In August, in Helwan, the average high-temperature is 34.6°C (94.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.1°C (70°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 56%.

In Helwan, Egypt, rain does not fall in May through October.

In August, the average day length in Helwan is 13h and 12min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Helwan, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days

Average temperature in August
Helwan, Egypt

  • Average high temperature in August: 34.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (35°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°C).

Average humidity in August
Helwan, Egypt

  • Average humidity in August: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (41%).

Average rainfall in August
Helwan, Egypt

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (5mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Helwan, Egypt

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Helwan, Egypt

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).