August weather forecast
Canaries, Saint Lucia

August in Canaries, Saint Lucia, perpetuates the summer vigor from July but with a certain amount of respite. It observes a gradual reduction of rainfall and windspee, resulting in calmer and drier days. Despite being a continuation of the summer saga, August manages to strike a balance between the high temperatures and falling rainfall. Returning gusty winds and a slightly reduced daylight duration mark the early signs of a gradual transition towards autumn. A visit to Canaries in August offers a glimpse of the tropical summer gradually making way for cooler, calmer days.

Temperature

Canaries greets August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During the nights of August, Canaries records an average temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

May through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Canaries.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Canaries, the average seawater temperature in August is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, or other water activities, the temperature range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is perceived as exceptionally enjoyable and comfortable even for prolonged periods.

Daylight

In Canaries, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 AST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Canaries, Saint Lucia. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.