August weather forecast
Tandjouare, Togo

With August, Tandjouaré moves slowly out of the wet season, even though the high humidity and frequent rainfall continue to grip the city. The bright sunshine hours gradually started to break through the clouds, and the daytime temperatures remained cool. The transition from July reveals a moderate upswing in temperatures and a slight tense in rainfall. In August, Tandjouaré faces the highest relative humidity of 79% throughout the year. Being the last leg of the wet season, August symbolizes a shift towards drier and warmer conditions as it blends into September.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and a low of 23.1°C (73.6°F), August stands out as the coldest month.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month in Tandjouare.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Tandjouare. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tandjouare, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.