August weather forecastGitesi, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also an agreeable month in Gitesi, Rwanda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Temperature

Gitesi's August reports an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F), exhibiting a minor difference from July. The average temperature in Gitesi drops to a moderate 13.5°C (56.3°F) during the night in the month of August.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout August, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gitesi, Rwanda, there are 289.8 rainfall days, and 1383mm (54.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gitesi, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Gitesi is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gitesi are January through May, July through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gitesi are 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F) respectively.

August is the least humid month in Gitesi, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Gitesi, Rwanda, is 70%.

In August, in Gitesi, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout August, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Gitesi, Rwanda, is 12h and 3min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, in Gitesi, Rwanda, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

In Gitesi, Rwanda, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

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

In Gitesi, Rwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

20.6°C

21.6°C

20.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.5km/h

5.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.5

9.9

3.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average high temperature in August: 21.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (19.6°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Gitesi, 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
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average humidity in August: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average rainfall in August: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (174mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (41mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in August: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (18.5 days).

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

Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

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: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in August: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average UV index in August: 5

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