August weather forecastMahdia, Tunisia

Weather in August

Mahdia, Tunisia, in August retains the scorching weather conditions from July, sustaining its status as a top summer destination. Though equally hot as July, slight fluctuations in temperature make it marginally cooler. The minimal rainfall of 5mm (0.2") combined with a generous amount of sunshine hours makes this month ideal for visitors. While beachgoers revel in the warmest sea temperatures of 26.7°C (80.1°F), the city soaks in the summer festivity. The high UV index requires visitors to adhere to sun safety measures to avoid skin damage.

Temperature

During August, the average high-temperature is a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Mahdia's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F) during the nights of August.

Rainfall

In Mahdia, in August, during 1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54 rainfall days, and 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as highly pleasant, making all water activities enjoyable without any discomfort over long durations.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:44 CET.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

In Mahdia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 9 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with caution. Neglecting protection can lead to skin and eye damage in moments. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Frequent application of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is crucial, reapply it every two hours or immediately post swimming or outdoor exercise. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.