August weather forecast
Fort Portal, Uganda

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Weather in August

The month of August in Fort Portal, Uganda witnesses higher average highs and lows at 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.4°C (59.7°F) respectively. The decline in rainfall measurements continues with 175mm (6.89") spread over approximately 29 days. Despite this reduction, the town stays relatively wet, reflecting the tail end of the rainy season. The promise of lesser rain and more sun in September looms on the horizon.

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), replicating the temperature from the preceding month. Fort Portal experiences an average low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Fort Portal, Uganda, is 71%.

Rainfall

In Fort Portal, during August, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of precipitation. In Fort Portal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 330.4 days and collects up to 2228mm (87.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Fort Portal, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of August in Fort Portal, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:02 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fort Portal in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Fort Portal, is 25.3°C (77.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.4°C (59.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Fort Portal?

In Fort Portal, Uganda, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

How many days does it rain in August in Fort Portal?

In Fort Portal, during August, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Fort Portal?

The average day length in August is 12h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Fort Portal?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, in Fort Portal, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:02 EAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Portal have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Fort Portal, Uganda, is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Fort Portal?

In Fort Portal, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average temperature in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average high temperature in August: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.8°C).

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Average pressure in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average pressure in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average wind speed in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (4.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and November (3.5km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average humidity in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (64%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average rainfall in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average rainfall in August: 175mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (61mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average rainfall days in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and October (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average sunshine days in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and November (0 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average UV index in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April and November (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average cloud cover in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in August
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average visibility in August - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and November (8km).

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