August weather forecastBig Bend, Swaziland

August

Weather in August

In August, there is a subtle transition towards warmer weather in Big Bend as adjustments in temperatures are recorded. Rainfall remains low, measuring merely 9mm (0.35"), making the region suitable for visitors favoring dry climatic conditions. Bright sunshine increases marginally, though daylight hours remain constant. The month ends with an average wind speed of 7.6km/h (4.7mph).

Temperature

The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. A significant temperature decrease to an average a cool 11.1°C (52°F) characterizes Big Bend's nighttime temperatures during August.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Big Bend, in August, during 6.1 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:39 SAST.

Sunshine

In Big Bend, the average sunshine in August is 7h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during August is 23.8°C (74.8°F) and the low-temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

The average relative humidity in August is 57%.

In Big Bend, in August, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

In Big Bend, the average day length in August is 11h and 12min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:39 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

21.4°C

23.8°C

25.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.4km/h

8.8km/h

8.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.2

17.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average high temperature in August: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

Average low temperature in August: 11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average pressure in August: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average wind speed in August: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average humidity in August: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall in August: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in August: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average daylight in August: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in August: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).