August continues with the rainy season, with occasional showers and cloudy days. Despite the rain, swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and diving are still popular activities due to the warm weather. Surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing may be affected by the changing weather conditions but remain popular when conditions permit. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
August is similar to July in terms of crowd levels at Playa Ballenas. The beach is not too crowded, and you can enjoy a relaxing holiday. However, keep in mind that this is the rainy season, so you might experience some showers.
The average maximum temperature in Playa Ballenas in August is 32°. The average maximum temperature is 32° in the previous month and 32° in the next month.
The average temperature in Playa Ballenas in August is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 28° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Playa Ballenas in August is 24°. The minimum temperature is 25° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Playa Ballenas in August are 12.9 and there are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Playa Ballenas in August is typically 12.8 during August. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Playa Ballenas in August is 29.3° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Playa Ballenas in August is 20.8cm and on average there are 8.5 rainy days in August making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Playa Ballenas in August is 25° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 25° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Playa Ballenas in August is typically 95.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 94.3% in the previous month and 96.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Playa Ballenas in August is typically 78.8%. The average relative humidity is 79% in the previous month and 81.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Playa Ballenas in August is typically 24kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 23kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Playa Ballenas in August is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 8kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Playa Ballenas in August is from the East.
