August weather forecastBethel, Vanuatu

August

Weather in August

August in Bethel welcomes slightly warmer weather with an average high of 24.6°C (76.3°F). The rainfall remains minimal, consistent with the dry season, measuring 38mm (1.5"). The stable weather pattern of July continues through August. The daylight hours gradually increase, brightening the cityscape for a bit longer. In addition, the wind speed sees a minor decrease compared to the earlier months.

Temperature

In Bethel, the month of August registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 24.6°C (76.3°F) at the peak and 23.5°C (74.3°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, May, July through September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bethel, there are 231.1 rainfall days, and 1033mm (40.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bethel, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:34 +11.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

August is the month when Bethel experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

An average high-temperature, in August, in Bethel, is 24.6°C (76.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January, May, July through September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Bethel, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 11h and 28min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:34 +11.

In Bethel, the average sunshine duration in August is 5.2h.

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Bethel is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average high temperature in August: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (24.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average wind speed in August: 26.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, April, June, October, November and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, May, July, August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average rainfall in August: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (184mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (34mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (2.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average cloud cover in August: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in August
Bethel, Vanuatu

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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