August weather forecast
Djibo, Burkina Faso

Come August, Djibo receives the highest rainfall of the year, up to 100mm (3.94"), further maintaining the city's wet season. The consistent precipitation results in the highest average humidity for the year. Coupled with a moderate temperature regime, August offers cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Despite the rainfall, sunlit hours remain abundant, providing a balance in the weather. The shift from August to September suggests a gradual retreat from the wet season.

Temperature

Djibo's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a hot 33.8°C (92.8°F) from July's 36.3°C (97.3°F) in temperature. During August, the nighttime temperature in Djibo averages to a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 60%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Djibo is August, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Djibo, Burkina Faso, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Djibo, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.