Cape VerdeThe weather in August in Santiago
It's hot in August in Santiago with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
August is a good month to be in Santiago for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Santiago, Cape Verde. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2019, Santiago reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in August for Santiago
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santiago. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Santiago | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 62 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Santiago with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Santiago is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Santiago, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Santiago
Temperature in August in Santiago over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Santiago, Cape Verde. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Santiago
Total precipitation in August in Santiago over the years
Daily UV index in August in Santiago
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Santiago, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Santiago by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.