August weather forecast
Harar, Ethiopia

August

Weather in August

August marks another noticeable drop in the highest temperatures, making it one of the cooler months of the year. The weather remains predominantly humid, with a relative humidity of 68% despite an impressive 109mm (4.29") of rainfall spread over some 27 days. The cloud cover reaches its peak for the year at 34%, thus making the cityscape appear more overcast than usual. Despite the cloudiness, daylight hours remain ample, and winds remain breezy averaging around 13.2km/h (8.2mph). The weather provides a unique charm to Harar, enhancing its historic appeal.

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), maintaining a close comparison with July's 24°C (75.2°F). August nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 26.9 days. Throughout August, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.6 rainfall days, and 897mm (35.31") 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 06:02 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?
In August, in Harar, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Harar, the average relative humidity in August is 68%.
How much does it rain in August?
In August, the rain falls for 26.9 days. Throughout August, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Harar have in August?
In Harar, the average day length in August is 12h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Harar have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 9.2h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in August?
In Harar, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average high temperature in August: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (16.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (13.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average humidity in August: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (43%).

Average rainfall in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall in August: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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 June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Harar, Ethiopia
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).

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