August weather forecastWindhoek, Namibia
August
Weather in August
August signals a slight change in Windhoek, Namibia, where the evenly balanced weather returns after the notably dry and cold conditions of July. With temperatures gradually climbing from 19.8°C (67.6°F) to 23.6°C (74.5°F), the city begins to escape the grip of the cooler weather. Even without any rainfall, humidity begins to decrease, making the weather more agreeable as opposed to the previous colder months. The warmth and the clear skies extend well through the days, and the trend is likely to persist throughout September.Temperature
Windhoek's weather in August shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from July's comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F) to a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F). August nights in Windhoek are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).Humidity
In Windhoek, the average relative humidity in August is 23%.Rainfall
In Windhoek, rain does not fall in June through August.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 22min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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: 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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
Windhoek, 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).
