August weather forecast
Sigatoka, Fiji

August in Sigatoka, Fiji, carries forward the trend of cooler temperatures and lesser rainfall, ushering in serene weather conditions. The overall weather throughout the month is stable, with modest temperature fluctuations between 27°C (80.6°F) at the peak and 18°C (64.4°F) at the minimal. Once more, despite the cooler weather, UV radiation remains potent, advocating sun safety measures. This transition from hot to cooler temperatures, coupled with relatively clearer skies, provides a relief from the bustling summer months.

Temperature

Sigatoka's August average high-temperature settles at a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Throughout August in Sigatoka, a steady low-temperature average of 18°C (64.4°F) is noted.

Rainfall

In Sigatoka, during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sigatoka, there are 224 rainfall days, and 1987mm (78.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 25°C (77°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Sigatoka, Fiji.
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:02 +12.

Sunshine

January, February, August through December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In Sigatoka, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 9 suggests these recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Even when the sky is cloudy, apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, especially post every swim or outdoor exercise. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.