New Kingston Weather in August

What's the weather like in New Kingston (Saint Andrew) in August 2024?

The climate in New Kingston during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in New Kingston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

New Kingston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Nightly temperature 20.5°C 68.8°F
Average temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 212 mm 8.3 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29.3°C 84.8°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Kingston with around 212mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in New Kingston

New Kingston average temperature in August

August rainfall

New Kingston average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

New Kingston average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Kingston in August 2024.

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New Kingston weather stats

New Kingston weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: March 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: January 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 27.1°C 80.8°F
Wettest month: October 400mm 15.7ins
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