August weather forecast
Grand Gaube, Mauritius

In August, the winter extends, setting the pace for even cooler daytime temperatures. However, the slight dip in minimum temperature setting the record for this year to 16°C (60.8°F) intensifies the winter feel. Despite the gradual increase in daylight hours, the overall climate remains cold. The cooler sea temperatures continue to bring a soothing relief to the people. While the amount of rainfall experiences only a slight reduction, the number of rainy days remains constant.

Temperature

Grand Gaube's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during June through August, with an average high-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout August, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grand Gaube, there are 177 rainfall days, and 1510mm (59.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: Think about diving into 23.7°C (74.7°F) waters. Factors like your sensitivity to cold, the brightness of the sun, wind conditions, and the day's warmth play a role. For reference, Olympic swimming competitions use waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Grand Gaube, Mauritius, is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:00 +04.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Grand Gaube are March through September, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Alert! Sand and water increase UV exposure due to their reflective properties.