August weather forecastAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
August
Weather in August
The city receives its second highest rainfall of 203mm (7.99") in August, a slight decrease from July's 213mm (8.39"). A slight drop in daylight hours indicates the progression of the seasons. Despite the reduction of rainfall from the previous month, the relative humidity stays at its peak during August. The visibility in August is the lowest for the year attributing to foggy days and nights. Overall, the weather in August can be categorized as consistently wet but warm.Temperature
With average high temperatures of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and lows of 10.8°C (51.4°F), August is the coldest month.Humidity
August is the most humid month in Addis Ababa, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Addis Ababa, during August, the rain falls for 30.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Addis Ababa, there are 177.8 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year in Addis Ababa, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.UV index
June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Addis Ababa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During August, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average high temperature in August: 19.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (19.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 10.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (7.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average wind speed in August: 5.4km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average humidity in August: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).
Average rainfall in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average rainfall in August: 203mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average rainfall days in August: 30.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average cloud cover in August: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in August
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Average visibility in August: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).
