Mozambique Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is the first month of spring in Mozambique, and temperatures are on the rise after the southern hemisphere winter. The average daily temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F), with highs of 26.1°C (79°F) and lows of 15.6°C (60°F). The coastal regions, such as the capital Maputo, experience warmer temperatures than the interior. August is a relatively dry month across Mozambique, with an average precipitation of 0mm and a precipitation probability of 0%. However, there may still be some residual rainfall from the winter months, with an average of 7 rainy days in August. The country begins to transition from a period of lower humidity to higher levels as spring progresses, with an average humidity of 72.5% in August. Winds can be strong in Mozambique during August, with an average wind speed of 25.4 km/h (15.8 mph) and gusts reaching 32.8 km/h (20.4 mph). The most common wind direction is from the east, which brings cooler air from the Indian Ocean. August skies in Mozambique are often partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 45.9%. Visibility is good, with an average of 11.3 kilometers (7 miles). The country can expect an average of 6.9 UV index, indicating a high risk of sunburn, and a severe weather risk rating of 10.
What is the temperature in Mozambique in August?
Average air temperature in Mozambique is 20.2°C (68.3°F) in August. The outside temperature in Mozambique feels like 20.2°C (68.4°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.1°C (79°F) and feels like 26.1°C (79°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.6°C (60°F) which feels like 15.6°C (60°F).
How hot is Mozambique in August?
The hot temperature in August in Mozambique rises to 46°C (114.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.5% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 46 °C (114.8°F). The average maximum temp in Mozambique is 26.1°C (114.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Mozambique in August?
The coldest temp in Mozambique in August drops to 11°C (51.8°F) during the cold nights. With 25.4km/h (15.8mph) winds and 72.5% humidity it feels like 11°C (51.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.6°C (60°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Mozambique in August?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Mozambique in August averaging 0 mm of precipitation. Mozambique has a 0% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Mozambique throughout August?
Mozambique has 0 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Is Mozambique windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Mozambique during August is 25.4km/h (15.8mph) and average windgust is 32.8km/h (20.4mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 43.2km/h (26.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Mozambique in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Mozambique.
What are the humidity levels in Mozambique in August?
The average humidity levels in Mozambique in August are 72.5%. Daily humidity levels in Mozambique range from 50.6% to 80.6% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Mozambique in August?
Mozambique has 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Mozambique in August is at 6:17:14 and the sunset is at 17:30:36.
What is the cloud coverage in Mozambique in August?
Clouds cover 45.9% of the sky on average throughout August in Mozambique. The cloud coverage ranges from 4.2% to 93.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Mozambique?
The average UV index in Mozambique is 6.9 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Mozambique in August?
The average solar radiation is 186.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Mozambique during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 39.1 W/m2 to 242.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Mozambique?
The average solar energy during August in Mozambique is 16.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.4 MJ/m2, to 21.1 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Mozambique in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Mozambique in August.
What is the air pressure in Mozambique in August?
On average the air pressure in Mozambique in August is 1022.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011 mb to 1034.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Mozambique in August?
The average daylight visibility in Mozambique in August is 11.3 km (7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.8 km (4.8 miles) to 13.3 km (8.3 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Mozambique in August?
The average dew point in Mozambique during August is 14.6°C (58.3°F).
Where is the data for Mozambique climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Mozambique in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- MAPUTO, MZ
- FDST
- FQMA