August weather forecastLetsie, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Letsie, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 5°C (41°F) and 18.2°C (64.8°F).

Temperature

The transition from July to August brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) to an enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F). August presents a pronounced difference from daytime highs, with a consistent average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Letsie is 39%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.

Snowfall

In Letsie, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

Daylight

In Letsie, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Letsie, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Letsie, Lesotho, vary between a high-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Letsie is 39%.

July and August are months with the least rain in Letsie, Lesotho, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.

In August, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout August, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall in Letsie.

The average day length in August in Letsie, Lesotho, is 11h and 5min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Letsie is 7.4h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Letsie, Lesotho, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in August: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in August: 1021.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Letsie, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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