August weather forecast
Kunfunadhoo, Maldives

August in Kunfunadhoo, Maldives carries on with the steady monsoon trend, with no significant deviation from the previous month's weather attributes. Rainfall strikes again, bringing in approximately 183mm (7.2") precipitation. The recurring bouts of rainfall, however, do not affect the enjoyable tropical climate. Towards the end, a slight decrease in daylight period is evident, signaling the slow transition towards the autumn season. In conclusion, August's weather follows the prevailing patterns, bearing the monsoon richness with grace and consistency.

Temperature

Kunfunadhoo experiences its coldest period in January, June through December, averaging a high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In August, in Kunfunadhoo, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout August, 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kunfunadhoo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 1938mm (76.3") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January, February, August, October and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kunfunadhoo.
Note: Engaging in swimming, diving, or other water activities is highly enjoyable in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), without any unpleasant sensations for prolonged durations.

Daylight

In Kunfunadhoo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of August in Kunfunadhoo, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:14 +05.

Sunshine

In Kunfunadhoo, the average sunshine in August is 7h.

UV index

January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kunfunadhoo. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 12 during August translates into the following directions:
Adopt every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns instantly. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more should be applied liberally every two hours and directly after outdoor activities or swimming. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.