August weather forecastHentiesbaai, Namibia
August
Weather in August
August brings a halt to the decline in temperatures, marking the preparation for spring in Hentiesbaai, Namibia. Despite the steadying temperatures, the overall winter feel continues, with cold winds making headway during this period. A minute increase in humidity is also recorded, though it does not notably affect the overall ambience. The prolonged dry spell continues, scoring August as the driest month of the year. Wind speed averages 16.7km/h (10.4mph), a slight drop from July's 16.8km/h (10.4mph).Temperature
Hentiesbaai's August reports an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), exhibiting a minor difference from July. Hentiesbaai, during August nights, observes an average temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 63%.Rainfall
June through August are months without rainfall.Sea temperature
August and September, with an average sea temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Swimming in 13.8°C (56.8°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 23min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:53 CAT.
Sunshine
August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average high temperature in August: 20.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).
Average pressure in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average pressure in August: 1017.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average wind speed in August: 16.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average humidity in August: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).
Average rainfall in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (13.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average sunshine days in August: 30.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average cloud cover in August: 4
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- 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).
