August weather forecastRakai, Uganda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a moderately hot month in Rakai, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 18°C (64.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for August is a still warm 25.9°C (78.6°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Throughout August, an average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) is expected in Rakai.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Rakai are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In August, in Rakai, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rakai, there are 253.4 rainfall days, and 1018mm (40.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of August, in Rakai, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Rakai, 25.9°C (78.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 18°C (64.4°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Rakai are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Rakai, Uganda, is 66%.

In Rakai, Uganda, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.

January, July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Rakai, Uganda.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Rakai, Uganda, is 9.6h.

January through March, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Rakai.

In Rakai, Uganda, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in August: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 18°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and August (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (16.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in August: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average humidity in August: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and November (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (66%).

Average rainfall in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in August: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.6 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in August: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Rakai, Uganda

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).