August is another warm and sunny month, with excellent conditions for all beach activities. Swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are all enjoyable during this month, thanks to the calm waters and consistent trade winds. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
August continues to be a busy month at Papohaku Beach Park, as the warm weather and summer vacations draw visitors to the island. The beach may be more crowded than in previous months, but it is still not as busy as other popular beach destinations in Hawaii.
The average maximum temperature in Papohaku Beach Park in August is 29°. The average maximum temperature is 29° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average temperature in Papohaku Beach Park in August is 26°. The average temperature ranges is 25° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Papohaku Beach Park in August is 22°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 22° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Papohaku Beach Park in August are 12.9 and there are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Papohaku Beach Park in August is typically 13.1 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 Papohaku Beach Park in August is 27.3° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Papohaku Beach Park in August is 2.3cm and on average there are 15.5 rainy days in August making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Papohaku Beach Park in August is 21° which is somewhat uncomfortable for most people in cities but fine on a beach. The dew point is 21° in the previous month and 21° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Papohaku Beach Park in August is typically 85.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 86.9% in the previous month and 85.7% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Papohaku Beach Park in August is typically 71.3%. The average relative humidity is 72.7% in the previous month and 71.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Papohaku Beach Park in August is typically 32kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 32kmh in the previous month and 30kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Papohaku Beach Park in August is typically 18kmh. The average wind speed is 19kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Papohaku Beach Park in August is from the North-Northeast.
