August weather forecastBuyoga, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

August invites a minor transition, seeing a gradual increase in rainfall as compared to July. However, the temperature holds steady, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for outdoor exploration in Buyoga. Interestingly, the number of days with significant sunshine jumps, revealing sunnier skies to enjoy. Wind speeds experience a subtle decrease, maintaining the calming rhythm that Buyoga is known for. With the cloud percentage also slightly lowering, sunshine becomes more abundant in daily life.

Temperature

Buyoga experiences its highest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In Buyoga, Rwanda, in August, during 14.1 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buyoga, there are 279 rainfall days, and 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buyoga, Rwanda, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of August in Buyoga, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buyoga, Rwanda. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

August stands out as Buyoga's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

During August, Buyoga experiences an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

With an average relative humidity of 54%, August is the least humid month.

In August, the average relative humidity is 54%.

In Buyoga, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In Buyoga, Rwanda, the average day length in August is 12h and 4min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, in Buyoga, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Buyoga, Rwanda, is 10.1h.

January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buyoga, Rwanda.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Buyoga, Rwanda, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in August: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8km/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 November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in August: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in August: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Buyoga, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).