August weather forecastGatonde, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another comfortable month in Gatonde, Rwanda, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F), nearly matching the July temperature. In the month of August, Gatonde experiences an average low-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Gatonde, Rwanda, in August, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 111mm (4.37") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 330.4 rainfall days, and 2538mm (99.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gatonde, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In Gatonde, the average sunshine in August is 8.6h.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In August, in Gatonde, the average high-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.9°C (53.4°F).

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In Gatonde, Rwanda, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

In Gatonde, during August, the rain falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of August in Gatonde, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

August is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Gatonde, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in August: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (20.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May and June (17.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, June and December (10.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in August: 111mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (324mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (63mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in August: 23.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (21.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gatonde, 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: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0 days).

Average UV index in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Gatonde, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (6km).