August weather forecastMongu, Zambia
August
Weather in August
The weather during August continues the prevailing trends of the dry season, yet it begins to display a considerable increase in maximum temperature to 31.3°C (88.3°F). The city experiences its warmest month as well as the least cloud coverage, enabling uninterrupted sunlight exposure. Despite this, daylight hours start decreasing from their peak in June and continue until the end of the year. While the wind speed settles to a relatively steady pace, it does little to alleviate the intense heat. Overall, the dry and hot landscape can at times seem to shimmer under the August sun.Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during August adjusts from July's warm 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a hot 31.3°C (88.3°F). Despite a noticeable differential from daytime highs, Mongu notes an average nighttime low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F) in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 29%.Rainfall
June through September are months without rainfall in Mongu, Zambia.Daylight
In Mongu, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:21 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Mongu is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (27°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average pressure in August: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and October (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average wind speed in August: 11.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average humidity in August: 29%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (23%).
Average rainfall in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (181mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in August: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in August
Mongu, Zambia
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
