August weather forecastGrand Sable, Mauritius

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another pleasant month in Grand Sable, Mauritius, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.9°C (73.2°F) and min 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Grand Sable are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Grand Sable, Mauritius, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Grand Sable, Mauritius, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 550mm (21.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Grand Sable, in August, the average water temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: Swimming in 23.7°C (74.7°F) waters may not appeal to those sensitive to cold. Yet, the presence of sunshine, the strength of the wind, and the air temperature can alter this experience. Some might even opt for a wetsuit for added comfort.

Daylight

In Grand Sable, Mauritius, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:00 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.2h.

UV index

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete 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. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

In August, in Grand Sable, the average high-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In August, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Grand Sable, the average seawater temperature in August is 23.7°C (74.7°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23.7°C (74.7°F) water may be enjoyable.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, in Grand Sable, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:00 +04.

The average sunshine duration in August in Grand Sable is 6.2h.

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Grand Sable.

In Grand Sable, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average high temperature in August: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (22.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average pressure in August: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average wind speed in August: 24.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (24.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall in August: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average sea temperature in August: 23.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (23.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Grand Sable, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4 days).

Average UV index in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Grand Sable, Mauritius

  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Grand Sable, 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).