August weather forecastMāhina, French Polynesia
August
Weather in August
In August, tiny spikes appear in rain levels, temperatures, and sea water warmth in Māhina, French Polynesia. The days continue getting longer while the sunshine hours reach their lowest point at 5.6 hours per day. The sky starts to get crowded with clouds, limiting sunlight and causing a slight reduction in visibility. Notwithstanding the persistent winds, August marks the beginning of the end of Māhina's dry season.Temperature
Māhina's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during August and September, with an average high-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are August, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.Sea temperature
August and September, with an average sea temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Māhina is 11h and 33min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:51 -10.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Māhina, French Polynesia, is August, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average high temperature in August: 24.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (24.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 23.5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average pressure in August: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average wind speed in August: 23.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (25km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (18.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August, October and November (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average rainfall in August: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (246mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (40mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (17.3 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average sea temperature in August: 26.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (28.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (26.4°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average cloud cover in August: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in August
Māhina, French Polynesia
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
