August weather forecastBlantyre, Malawi
August
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
August's arrival in Blantyre sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from July's 23.1°C (73.6°F) to a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F). An average minimum temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) is recorded during the month of August.Humidity
In Blantyre, the average relative humidity in August is 57%.Rainfall
August and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.Daylight
In Blantyre, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 36min.On the first day of August, 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.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Blantyre, Malawi
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 36min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
