August weather forecastKawempe, Uganda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kawempe, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 17°C (62.6°F) and 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) from July's 25°C (77°F). During August nights, Kawempe records an average temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

In Kawempe, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 21.9 days. Throughout August, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Kawempe is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kawempe are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kawempe, Uganda, are 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

In Kawempe, Uganda, in August, during 21.9 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

In Kawempe, Uganda, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.2h.

January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kawempe.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

25°C

25.7°C

25.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.2km/h

7.3km/h

6.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.3

2.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average high temperature in August: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.4°C).

Average low temperature in August: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average pressure in August: 1013mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average wind speed in August: 6.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March, May and June (7.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average rainfall in August: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average rainfall days in August: 21.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average sunshine days in August: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Kawempe, Uganda

Average UV index in August: 6

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