August weather forecast
Rusumo, Rwanda

August

Weather in August

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

Temperature

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F), is the warmest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rusumo, in August, during 14.1 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rusumo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

Sunshine

In Rusumo, 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 average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?
August temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and dip to a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).
What is the usual temperature for Rusumo in August?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rusumo during August are 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 16.5°C (61.7°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 54%, August is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in August?
The average relative humidity in August is 54%.
How much does it rain in August?
In Rusumo, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Rusumo have in August?
The average day length in August is 12h and 2min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Rusumo have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in August?
In Rusumo, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average temperature in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average pressure in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average wind speed in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average humidity in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average rainfall in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average rainfall days in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rusumo, 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: 10h and 1min

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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average sunshine days in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average UV index in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average cloud cover in August
Rusumo, 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 - Rusumo, Rwanda
Average visibility in August
Rusumo, 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).

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