August weather forecast
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

August deploys marginal changes from its predecessor in its weather structure. A minor upswing in rain throughout August contributes to the city's weather dynamics. The average rainfall changes subtly, peaking to 173mm (6.81") this month. Despite this, it remains appreciably steady when compared with the earlier months. Even though a diminutive decrease in temperatures is noted, the month of August still registers temperatures peaking at 27°C (80.6°F). This is reflected through the gradual increase of daylight hours initiating the Commanding tropical ambiance of Espiritu Santo.

Temperature

Espiritu Santo's lowest temperatures tend to occur in July and August, with an average high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Espiritu Santo. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 173mm (6.81") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Espiritu Santo are June through October, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as excellent and extremely agreeable for enduring enjoyment in water activities.

Daylight

In Espiritu Santo, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Espiritu Santo, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:46 +11.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Espiritu Santo are January, April, August through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Espiritu Santo, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 10 during August translates into the following directions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.