August weather forecast
Maun, Botswana

August

Weather in August

August in Maun marks a turning point in the year, with temperatures beginning to climb once again. While it continues the trend of having less rainfall, the wind speed starts gradually increasing. Pressure begins to drop slightly, marking the end of the stable high-pressure system. With the lowest cloud cover percentage of 2%, August is predominantly sunny and dry, providing ample opportunities to appreciate Maun's natural beauty.

Temperature

The shift into August in Maun, Botswana, is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from 25.3°C (77.5°F) in July to a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). Maun anticipates a considerable daily temperature fluctuation in August, with low temperatures averaging a mild 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Maun is 27%.

Rainfall

May, July and August are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of August, in Maun, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Maun, Botswana, is 10h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Maun, Botswana, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Maun during August?
August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Maun?
The average relative humidity in August in Maun, Botswana, is 27%.
What is the driest month in Maun?
May, July and August are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in Maun in August?
In Maun, Botswana, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Maun have in August?
In August, the average day length in Maun, Botswana, is 11h and 27min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Maun?
On the first day of August in Maun, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Maun have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August in Maun, Botswana, is 10h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Maun?
In Maun, Botswana, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Maun, Botswana
Average temperature in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average high temperature in August: 29.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in August - Maun, Botswana
Average pressure in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Maun, Botswana
Average wind speed in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March, April and May (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Maun, Botswana
Average humidity in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average humidity in August: 27%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (22%).

Average rainfall in August - Maun, Botswana
Average rainfall in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (82mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Maun, Botswana
Average rainfall days in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Maun, Botswana
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August - Maun, Botswana
Average sunshine days in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).

Average UV index in August - Maun, Botswana
Average UV index in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Maun, Botswana
Average cloud cover in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August - Maun, Botswana
Average visibility in August
Maun, Botswana
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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