August weather forecast
Windhoek, Namibia

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The monument of the first president of Namibia near the Lutheran Christ Church in Windhoek, Namibia
The monument of the first president of Namibia near the Lutheran Christ Church in Windhoek, Namibia

Weather in August

August signals a slight change in Windhoek, Namibia, where the evenly balanced weather returns after the notably dry and cold conditions of July. With temperatures gradually climbing from 19.8°C (67.6°F) to 23.6°C (74.5°F), the city begins to escape the grip of the cooler weather. Even without any rainfall, humidity begins to decrease, making the weather more agreeable as opposed to the previous colder months. The warmth and the clear skies extend well through the days, and the trend is likely to persist throughout September.

Temperature

Windhoek's weather in August shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from July's comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F) to a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F). August nights in Windhoek are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In Windhoek, the average relative humidity in August is 23%.

Rainfall

In Windhoek, rain does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Windhoek, is 23.6°C (74.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 23%.

What is the driest month?

June through August are months without rainfall.

Does it rain in August?

In Windhoek, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 11h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average temperature in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average pressure in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average pressure in August: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average wind speed in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in August: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average humidity in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average humidity in August: 23%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average rainfall in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average rainfall days in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average sunshine days in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average UV index in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average cloud cover in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Windhoek, Namibia

Average visibility in August - Windhoek, Namibia
  • 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).

Windhoek, Namibia

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