August weather forecast
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

August continues the summer traditions of Sun Moon Lake with consistently high temperatures being the norm. The rainy season is at its peak with showers being a common occurrence. Despite the wet conditions, plenty of sunlight pervades the months due to longer daylight hours. August remains among the sunniest months, with the UV index at the year's high of 12. This month shares the maximum temperature accolade of 28°C (82.4°F) along with July.

Temperature

The warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 329mm (12.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:15 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake all key precautions, as unprotected skin and eyes may get burns in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. It's best to minimize time under the direct sun if you burn easily. Protect your skin with a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF.