August weather forecastCurepipe, Mauritius

August

Weather in August

In August, Curepipe's weather pattern remains close to July's, with both the high temperature and rainfall remaining consistent, marking at 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 20mm (0.79") respectively. However, the average wind speed sees a slight boost to 22.8km/h (14.2mph). Meanwhile, the atmospheric pressure remains high at 1021mb. As such, August in Curepipe remains cool with slightly higher wind conditions than its precursor and continued stability in atmospheric pressure.

Temperature

July and August are known as Curepipe's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Curepipe, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Curepipe, Mauritius, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.3 days and collects up to 645mm (25.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Curepipe is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:01 +04.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

July and August are known as Curepipe's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Curepipe, is 23.3°C (73.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°C (69.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

In Curepipe, Mauritius, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Curepipe, Mauritius, is 11h and 26min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:01 +04.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Curepipe, Mauritius, is 6.5h.

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Curepipe, Mauritius.

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

Average temperature in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average high temperature in August: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average pressure in August: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average wind speed in August: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall in August: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Curepipe, Mauritius

  • 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).