Normal weather for Essau in August
It's hot in August in Essau with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
In August, there is an average of 383 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Essau. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Essau in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
383 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
29 days | 10 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Essau with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Essau will be around 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Temperature records
With 39°C, Essau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Essau
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Essau, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Essau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Essau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 29 days of rain in Essau.
Daily UV Index in August in Essau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Essau, 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.
Temperature in August in Essau Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Essau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Essau Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Essau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Essau
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Average Weather in Essau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Essau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
