August weather forecast
Sainte-Anne, Martinique

Sainte-Anne in August sees another rise in the rainfall to a total of 199mm (7.83"), maintaining a similar weather profile as its predecessor, July. Consistently high sea temperatures make it a great time for water sports or beach excursions. Despite high precipitation, the city still basks in approximately 8 hours of sunshine each day. Moving ahead, a further increase in rainfall peppers the forecast for the following month. Enjoying the tropical scenery of the city sipping a cocktail indoors could be a favorable choice for travelers this month.

Temperature

May through November mark Sainte-Anne's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In Sainte-Anne, in August, during 21 rainfall days, 199mm (7.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sainte-Anne, Martinique, there are 217 rainfall days, and 1814mm (71.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature in Sainte-Anne is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For activities in the water such as swimming or diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered optimal for prolonged enjoyment without discomfort.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:15 AST.

Sunshine

January through August, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sainte-Anne are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Be wary! Reflections from sand and water make UV radiation more intense.