August weather forecastRukara, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a moderately hot month in Rukara, Rwanda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.5°C (61.7°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The temperatures reach their highest averages in August, with highs of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and lows of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rukara, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 279 rainfall days, and 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

Sunshine

In Rukara, 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Rukara's warmest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) to a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

In August, in Rukara, the average high-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).

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

In Rukara, the average relative humidity in August is 54%.

In August, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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
Rukara, 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).