August weather forecast
Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

In August, Kavieng witnesses more of the same weather conditions that characterize July. Rainfall hits a yearly low at 177mm (6.97"), marking it as the driest month of the year in Kavieng. A slight decrease in sea temperature is observed, but the change does not impact water activities significantly. Though the sunshine hours are steady, a strong UV index of 12 is noted, ensuring protection from the sun remains a necessity.

Temperature

The initiation of August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30°C (86°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. An average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during August.

Rainfall

In August, in Kavieng, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout August, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kavieng, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246 days and collects up to 3240mm (127.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: For any water activity, having surface water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered outstanding and highly delightful for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of August, in Kavieng, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:58 +10.

Sunshine

January, March through October, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure every crucial precaution is taken. Individuals with light skin could experience burns in under 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Despite the clouds, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently, especially after a swim or outdoor workout. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.