August weather forecast
Agadez, Niger

August witnesses a tapering off from the peak highs of the summer season in Agadez. The high temperatures drop to 37.9°C, transitioning the city into a less harsh climate. August brings the most rainfall of the year, indicating the peak of the rainy season. The somewhat abundant downpours offer a respite from the otherwise arid weather. However, long sunlit day hours stay consistent, providing a unique blend of warm and wet weather.

Temperature

The shift into August records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.9°C, subtly varied from July's 39.1°C. In August, the temperature in Agadez, Niger, sees a substantial plunge from daytime highs to a low average of 24.2°C.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Agadez is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In Agadez, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Frequent reapplication of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is vital every two hours or directly after a swim or an outdoor workout.