August weather forecastSwakopmund, Namibia
August
Weather in August
August, associated primarily with winter in Swakopmund, undergoes a slight warming compared to July. This month is accompanied by a rise in relative humidity and a subtle increase in sea temperatures. August marks a transition from winter towards the approach of spring. As such, it retains plenty of sunshine with very light rainfall.Temperature
As Swakopmund welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Swakopmund in August experiences a low-temperature average of 14°C (57.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 63%.Rainfall
In Swakopmund, rain does not fall in June through August.Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: Caution: 13.6°C (56.5°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 11h and 22min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:51 CAT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, Namibia
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.6°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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
Swakopmund, 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).
