August weather forecast
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Rikitea, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°C (73.4°F) and min 18°C (64.4°F).

Temperature

July and August, with an average high-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), are the coldest months.

Rainfall

In Rikitea, during August, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation. In Rikitea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106 days and collects up to 1711mm (67.36") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).
Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 23.4°C (74.1°F) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Rikitea, French Polynesia, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Rikitea, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:49 -09.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In Rikitea, French Polynesia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. 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. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Rikitea?

July and August, with an average high-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), are the coldest months in Rikitea.

What is the temperature in August in Rikitea?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Rikitea, French Polynesia, is 23°C (73.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).

How many days does it rain in August in Rikitea?

In Rikitea, in August, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 136mm (5.35") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Rikitea?

The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

What is the water temperature in August in Rikitea?

In Rikitea, French Polynesia, the average seawater temperature in August is 23.4°C (74.1°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.4°C (74.1°F).

What is the average length of the day in August in Rikitea?

The average day length in August in Rikitea, French Polynesia, is 11h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Rikitea?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, in Rikitea, French Polynesia, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:49 -09.

How many hours of sunshine does Rikitea have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Rikitea, French Polynesia, is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Rikitea?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Rikitea, French Polynesia, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average UV index

Average temperature in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average temperature in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average high temperature in August: 23°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and March (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 18°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18°C).

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Average rainfall in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average rainfall in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average rainfall in August: 136mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (111mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average rainfall days in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and March (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average sea temperature in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average sea temperature in August: 23.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (23.4°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 21min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 32min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 44min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h).

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Average UV index in August
Rikitea, French Polynesia

Average UV index in August - Rikitea, French Polynesia
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

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