August weather forecast
Leuven, Belgium

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Weather in August

August presents nearly equivalent weather to July in Leuven. With the temperature band lying between 14°C (57.2°F) to 23.1°C (73.6°F), the heat stays steady. This month also carries the longest sunshine durations, matching those of July. The thermal climax of the summer begins to relent with dropping humidity levels. Minor adjustments such as gentle winds and slightly increased cloud cover start to provide a slight reprieve from the soaring temperatures.

Temperature

August's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Leuven's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Leuven, Belgium, during August, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 393mm (15.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Leuven.

Daylight

In Leuven, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 21:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:28 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Leuven, is 23.1°C (73.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month in Leuven is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in August in Leuven?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Leuven, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Leuven have in August?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 21:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:28 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

When is the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average temperature in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average pressure in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average wind speed in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average humidity in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average rainfall in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in August: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average rainfall days in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average snowfall in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (41mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average snowfall days in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average sunshine days in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average UV index in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average cloud cover in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Leuven, Belgium

Average visibility in August - Leuven, Belgium
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).

Leuven, Belgium

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