August weather forecast
Zinder, Niger

August continues to bear witness to significant rainfall in Zinder, albeit slightly lower than July, maintaining the rainy season peak. Predominant weather patterns exhibit a balance of showers and patches of sunshine, contributing to the overall humidity levels. With nights relatively warm, the overall temperatures remain constant, despite rainfall. Average conditions reveal a peak of 34°C (93.2°F) and a minimum of 23°C (73.4°F) alongside the highest rainfall observed in a month at 183mm (7.2"). The UV index, though high at 12, sees no change from the previous month.

Temperature

Zinder, Niger, marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a hot 34°C (93.2°F), a subtle shift from July's 35°C (95°F). Zinder's nights in August cool down to an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Zinder, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:36 WAT.

Sunshine

January, March, April, July through September and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zinder.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Zinder are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. One should apply and reapply liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours and immediately after a swim or an outdoor exercise.