August weather forecastGatare, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

August sees a trivial increase in rainfall from 21mm (0.83") in July to 26mm (1.02"), maintaining relatively dry conditions. Despite being the month preceding the wetter September, August stays dedicatedly dry. The marked shift from humid to drier conditions is evident during this period. Those keen on keeping tabs on cloud movements would notice a decrease to 22% in August. A friendly wind consistently blows over 13.3 days, making for a pleasant climate.

Temperature

August and September mark Gatare's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In August, in Gatare, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gatare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.8 days and collects up to 1224mm (48.19") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gatare, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

August and September, with an average high-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F), are warmest months.

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

In Gatare, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

In Gatare, in August, during 13.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

In Gatare, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in August: 24.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May, June, July and August (5.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in August: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and December (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (13.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gatare, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Gatare, 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
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in August: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in August
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).