August weather forecastButare, Rwanda
August
Weather in August
Moving into August, the weather in Butare sees slight changes. Rainfall starts to climb, with an average of 25mm (0.98"), heralding the end of the dry season. There is an increase in minimum average temperature to 14.8°C (58.6°F). Despite the rising temperature, the month sees increased wind speed and the maximum gust speed reaches 10.3km/h (6.4mph). This shift in weather suggests the impending return of the wet season.Temperature
The warmest period in Butare tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 58%, August is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Butare, in August, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average high temperature in August: 24.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average wind speed in August: 7.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average humidity in August: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average rainfall in August: 25mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average cloud cover in August: 23
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Butare, Rwanda
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).
