August weather forecast
Negril, Jamaica

August in Negril mirrors July's weather conditions closely, marking stability in this Caribbean's weather pattern. The rainfall increases slightly to 217mm (8.54") with 13 rainy days, paralleling the previous month. Simultaneously, sea temperatures peak once more at a hospitable 29.8°C (85.6°F). Daylight hours, however, reduce to 12.7 hours, tracing a downward trend in the amount of visible sunlight. Come September, daytime temperature takes a slight dip with rainfall witnessing an incremental rise.

Temperature

Negril's temperature peaks during July through September, with an average high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).

Rainfall

In Negril, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation. In Negril, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1973mm (77.68") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

In Negril, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

February through April, July and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Negril, Jamaica, are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 12 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt every vital precaution, unprotected skin and eyes may burn rapidly. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Apply generously and frequently a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or immediately after swimming or any outdoor exercise. Stay cautious! Sand and water reflections increase UV radiation potency.