August weather forecastGondar, Ethiopia

August

Weather in August

Cooler weather persists in Gondar in August, with the continuation of high rainfall from July at 204mm (8.03"). The decrease in temperature initiates a more comfortable climate. Despite the decrease from July, rainfall still remains high, maintaining the heightened humidity levels from the previous month. Cloud cover holds strong, shielding most of the sun's rays from reaching the city.

Temperature

The month of August, characterized by an average high of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low of 13.5°C (56.3°F), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Gondar, in August, during 29.9 rainfall days, 204mm (8.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 867mm (34.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Gondar, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of August, in Gondar, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.8h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Gondar. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Gondar, Ethiopia, experiences its lowest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

In Gondar, in August, the average high-temperature is 21.4°C (70.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, August is the most humid month in Gondar.

The average relative humidity in August in Gondar is 88%.

In Gondar, Ethiopia, during August, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of precipitation.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

In Gondar, Ethiopia, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

In August, the average day length in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 12h and 32min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, in Gondar, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 7.8h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Gondar, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

21.5°C

21.4°C

23.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4km/h

6km/h

6.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

30.2

29.9

23.7

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.4

0.7

3.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average high temperature in August: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (21.4°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average pressure in August: 1014.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average wind speed in August: 5.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average humidity in August: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (28%).

Average rainfall in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average rainfall in August: 204mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average rainfall days in August: 29.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.2 days).

Average snowfall days in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in August: 7h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average sunshine days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average cloud cover in August: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Gondar, Ethiopia

Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (7km).