August weather forecastCaen, France
August
Weather in August
Carrying the baton from July, August continues to embrace the sun-kissed weather trot, curating the epitome of summer warmth in Caen. The month of August witnesses a continued warm climate while slowly preparing inhabitants for the approaching autumn months. The cool winds of August, often measuring a mild 14.4km/h (8.9mph), provide some respite from the summer heat, making it more bearable. Looking ahead towards September, temperature takes a downward plunge, signaling a bye-bye to the heat. Thus, August in Caen serves both as a finale to the summer palette and a prologue to the cooler hues of autumn.Temperature
The month of August sees the highest average temperatures in Caen, reaching 20.9°C (69.6°F) at the peak and 13.7°C (56.7°F) at the low.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Caen are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Caen, France, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.6 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Caen.Daylight
In Caen, France, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 21min.On the first day of August in Caen, France, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 21:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 20:46 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Caen is 8.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Caen, France, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Caen, France
- Average high temperature in August: 20.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).
Average pressure in August
Caen, France
- Average pressure in August: 1016.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Caen, France
- Average wind speed in August: 14.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Caen, France
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
Average rainfall in August
Caen, France
- Average rainfall in August: 40mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Caen, France
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Caen, France
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Caen, France
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Caen, France
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Caen, France
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and November (9.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Caen, France
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Caen, France
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in August
Caen, France
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and November (9km).
