August weather forecast
Blantyre, Malawi

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Weather in August

August arrives with an air of change in the weather of Blantyre, Malawi. The atmosphere starts to warm up, hinting at the incoming hot season. Birds fill the air, serenading the city with their harmonious chorus, signaling the start of nature's clock for another season. Within this month, the city experiences the lowest cloud cover, with cloud percentages falling to 21%. As the clouds retract, visibility enhances, extending to further miles down the city.

Temperature

Blantyre, Malawi, experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of August, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) in July to a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F). Blantyre's average low-temperature during August nights is observed to be a mild 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Blantyre is 57%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Blantyre, Malawi, are August and September Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:34 CAT.

Sunshine

In Blantyre, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Blantyre is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Blantyre in August?

In Blantyre, 26.9°C (80.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.2°C (59.4°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Blantyre?

The average relative humidity in August in Blantyre, Malawi, is 57%.

What is the driest month in Blantyre?

The months with the least rainfall in Blantyre are August and September Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.

How much does it rain in Blantyre in August?

In Blantyre, in August, during 5.9 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In Blantyre, Malawi, the average day length in August is 11h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Blantyre?

On the first day of August in Blantyre, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:34 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Blantyre?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Blantyre, Malawi, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Blantyre?

In Blantyre, Malawi, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average temperature in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average pressure in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average pressure in August: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average wind speed in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average humidity in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average humidity in August: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

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Average rainfall in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average rainfall in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (358mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average rainfall days in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.3 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average sunshine days in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in August: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (24.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average UV index in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average cloud cover in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in August
Blantyre, Malawi

Average visibility in August - Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).

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