August weather forecastSelous, Zimbabwe

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Selous, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 12.2°C (54°F) and 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F) in July to a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F). August is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at a fresh 12.2°C (54°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

The only month without rainfall is August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Selous, 28.1°C (82.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.2°C (54°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 38%.

The only month without rainfall is August.

In August, it doesn't rain. July is the latest month when it rains.

In August, the average day length is 11h and 31min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Selous is 7.5h.

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

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Long-term

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

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

24.1°C

28.1°C

32.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.3km/h

11.9km/h

12.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.8

30.6

29.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average high temperature in August: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.1°C).

Average low temperature in August: 12.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in August: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in August: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in August: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).

Average rainfall in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in August: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in August: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Selous, Zimbabwe

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).