August weather forecast
Loango National Park, Gabon

August continues to uphold the dry spell experienced in July, with only a marginal increase in rainfall, noted at 5mm (0.2"). The climatic conditions experienced in Loango National Park continue to be steady across the other weather elements. This consistency in weather attributes ensures that the natural beauty of Gabon remains on full display. Although still minimal, the additional rainfall this month suggests the onset of the transition from the dry to wet season.

Temperature

In Loango National Park, the coldest period comes during June through August, when the average high-temperature touches 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

In Loango National Park, in August, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Loango National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134 days and collects up to 1866mm (73.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Loango National Park, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, in Loango National Park, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:23 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Loango National Park, Gabon, are August and September, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 12 in August translates into these instructions:
Take all critical precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.