August weather forecastSiquijor, Philippines

Weather in August

August continues July's theme of rain-dominant weather, coupled with ample daylight of 12.4 hours and sunlit durations averaging 6 hours. Despite the showers, the sea remains pleasantly warm, promoting aquatic activities. Ambient temperatures stay rather constant, maintaining a humid tropical feel throughout the month. The UV radiation stays on the higher end justifying the use of protective sun gear during midday. Even with several rainfall days, sunny periods present ideal opportunities for short island escapades.

Temperature

During April through September, Siquijor experiences its warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

In Siquijor, during August, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161 rainfall days, and 1492mm (58.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Siquijor, the average seawater temperature in August is 28.9°C (84°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August in Siquijor, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, June through December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during August morphs into the following directions:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Apply generously and frequently a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or immediately after swimming or any outdoor exercise. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.