August weather forecastLima, Peru
August
Weather in August
In August, Lima's weather begins to shift towards an end to the winter season. While the cold weather persists, a considerable increase in sunshine hours adds warmth to the city. The air pressure continues to stay constant at 1016.4mb, maintaining steady atmospheric conditions. Wind gust speed starts to decrease towards the end of August, indicating a gradual transition into warmer days. August, therefore, marks the closing phase of winter in Lima.Temperature
In Lima, August is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14.9°C (58.8°F).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Lima, during August, the rain falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lima, there are 22.6 rainfall days, and 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Lima, in August, the average water temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 16.3°C (61.3°F) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In Lima, Peru, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 44min.On the first day of August in Lima, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:04 -05.
Sunshine
In Lima, Peru, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Lima are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Lima, Peru
- Average high temperature in August: 20°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (14.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Lima, Peru
- Average pressure in August: 1016.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Lima, Peru
- Average wind speed in August: 12.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Lima, Peru
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Lima, Peru
- Average rainfall in August: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Lima, Peru
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Lima, Peru
- Average sea temperature in August: 16.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (15.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lima, Peru
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 42min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Lima, Peru
- Average sunshine days in August: 30 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Lima, Peru
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Lima, Peru
- Average cloud cover in August: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in August
Lima, Peru
- 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).
