August weather forecast
Okahandja, Namibia

August

Weather in August

August sees a slight increase in temperatures up to 23.6°C (74.5°F), contrasting against the previous month. With no rainfall this month zeromm, the dry season remains steadfast. A greater number of sunshine-filled days per month marks the apex of the dry phase. As heat gradually begins to return, the mounting temperatures signify the slow transition from winter to spring. By the end of August, the arrival of Okahandja's warm season begins to take shape.

Temperature

The shift into August in Okahandja is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from July's comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F) to a warm 23.6°C (74.5°F). Despite the hot August days, Okahandja's nights see an average temperature plunge to a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In Okahandja, the average relative humidity in August is 23%.

Rainfall

June through August are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:42 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?
The high-temperature, in August, in Okahandja, records 23.6°C (74.5°F), while the low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Okahandja, the average relative humidity in August is 23%.
What is the driest month?
June through August are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in August?
In Okahandja, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Okahandja have in August?
In Okahandja, the average day length in August is 11h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:42 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Okahandja have in August?
In Okahandja, Namibia, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
How high is the UV index in August?
In Okahandja, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average temperature in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average pressure in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average pressure in August: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average wind speed in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in August: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average humidity in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average humidity in August: 23%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average rainfall in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average rainfall days in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 2min

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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average sunshine days in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average UV index in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average cloud cover in August
Okahandja, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August - Okahandja, Namibia
Average visibility in August
Okahandja, 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).

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