Rwanda Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is one of the best months to visit Rwanda as it falls within the long dry season that lasts from June to mid-September. During this time, you can expect warm temperatures, minimal rainfall, and lower humidity levels compared to the wet season. In August, the average temperature in Rwanda is around 23.7°C (74.6°F), with highs reaching 28.7°C (83.6°F) and lows dropping to 18.7°C (65.6°F). The average humidity is 46.5%, which creates comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. August is a relatively dry month in Rwanda, with an average precipitation of only 0.01mm (0.0004 inches) and a precipitation probability of 3.2%. There are typically 3 days with some form of precipitation, and the most common type of precipitation is rain. On average, the country experiences 0.1 days with measurable precipitation, and there is a 10% chance of a severe weather-related disruption such as a thunderstorm. Rwanda enjoys moderate winds in August, with an average wind speed of 21.4 km/h (13.3 mph) and gusts up to 18.8 km/h (11.7 mph). The average cloud cover is 54.4%, providing a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. The average visibility is 10.5 km (6.5 miles), and the average UV index is 9.4, indicating a very high risk of sunburn. The sun rises around 6:02 am and sets around 6:05 pm local time.
What is the temperature in Rwanda in August?
Average air temperature in Rwanda is 23.7°C (74.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in Rwanda feels like 23.5°C (74.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.7°C (83.6°F) and feels like 27.8°C (82°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 18.7°C (65.6°F) which feels like 18.7°C (65.6°F).
How hot is Rwanda in August?
The hot temperature in August in Rwanda rises to 31°C (87.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 46.5% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 29.7 °C (85.5°F). The average maximum temp in Rwanda is 28.7°C (85.5°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Rwanda in August?
The coldest temp in Rwanda in August drops to 16.6°C (61.9°F) during the cold nights. With 21.4km/h (13.3mph) winds and 46.5% humidity it feels like 16.6°C (61.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 18.7°C (65.6°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Rwanda in August?
Yes, it rains for 3 days in Rwanda in August averaging 0.01 mm of precipitation. Rwanda has a 3.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Rwanda throughout August?
Rwanda has 0.01 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 3 days out of the entire month.
Is Rwanda windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Rwanda during August is 21.4km/h (13.3mph) and average windgust is 18.8km/h (11.7mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 27.7km/h (17.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Rwanda in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Rwanda.
What are the humidity levels in Rwanda in August?
The average humidity levels in Rwanda in August are 46.5%. Daily humidity levels in Rwanda range from 38.2% to 52.7% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Rwanda in August?
Rwanda has 12 hours 03 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Rwanda in August is at 6:02:25 and the sunset is at 18:05:27.
What is the cloud coverage in Rwanda in August?
Clouds cover 54.4% of the sky on average throughout August in Rwanda. The cloud coverage ranges from 41% to 74.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Rwanda?
The average UV index in Rwanda is 9.4 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Rwanda in August?
The average solar radiation is 226.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Rwanda during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 139.7 W/m2 to 302.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Rwanda?
The average solar energy during August in Rwanda is 19.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 12.1 MJ/m2, to 26.3 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Rwanda in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Rwanda in August.
What is the air pressure in Rwanda in August?
On average the air pressure in Rwanda in August is 1020.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1017.3 mb to 1024.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Rwanda in August?
The average daylight visibility in Rwanda in August is 10.5 km (6.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.9 km (6.2 miles) to 14.1 km (8.8 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Rwanda in August?
The average dew point in Rwanda during August is 11°C (51.8°F).
Where is the data for Rwanda climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Rwanda in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- KIGALI INTERNATIONAL, RW
- HRYR