August weather forecastOtavi, Namibia
August
Weather in August
With the closing of July, there is a mild increase in the daytime temperature in August, offering a hint of relief from the biting cold. The rainfall remains at an absolute minimum, resulting in dry surroundings. Contiguously, visibility improves, combined with an almost invisible cloud cover. The wind speed peaks to its highest point of the year, reaching 9.9km/h (6.2mph) on average. The end of winter is marked by marginally increasing daylight and registered sunshine hours.Temperature
August witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) in July to a moderately hot 27.1°C (80.8°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 9.7°C (49.5°F) during August nights.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 26%.Rainfall
In Otavi, Namibia, rain does not fall in June through August.Daylight
In Otavi, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:42 CAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average high temperature in August: 27.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 9.7°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average pressure in August: 1017.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average wind speed in August: 9.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average humidity in August: 26%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).
Average rainfall in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (129mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average cloud cover in August: 1
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in August
Otavi, Namibia
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
