Bourail weather in August
In August, Bourail sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 72 mm of rain across 6.5 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of August to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Bourail's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bourail's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- 6.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:24 AM – 5:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Bourail is human settlement in France.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical August day in Bourail reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 2°C cooler than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 23 | 15 |
| 2 | 23 | 15 |
| 3 | 23 | 15 |
| 4 | 23 | 15 |
| 5 | 23 | 15 |
| 6 | 23 | 15 |
| 7 | 23 | 15 |
| 8 | 23 | 15 |
| 9 | 23 | 15 |
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| 11 | 23 | 15 |
| 12 | 23 | 15 |
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| 25 | 23 | 15 |
| 26 | 23 | 15 |
| 27 | 23 | 15 |
| 28 | 24 | 15 |
| 29 | 24 | 15 |
| 30 | 24 | 15 |
| 31 | 24 | 15 |
How August really feels in Bourail
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bourail weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 148 | 16 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 158 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 186 | 18.8 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 27° / 20° | 115 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| May | 25° / 18° | 89 | 8.9 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 16° | 76 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 23° / 15° | 63 | 6 | 10.8 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 72 | 6.5 | 11.3 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 25° / 16° | 45 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 17° | 42 | 6.7 | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 73 | 8.6 | 13 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 107 | 13.6 | 13.3 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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| Clearer (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 46 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 53 | 47 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
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| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Bourail gets around 72 mm of rain over 6.5 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 23 |
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| 25 | 21 |
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| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 20 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the comfortable band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 6% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 37 | 25 | 6 |
| 2 | 31 | 38 | 25 | 6 |
| 3 | 31 | 38 | 25 | 7 |
| 4 | 31 | 39 | 24 | 7 |
| 5 | 31 | 39 | 23 | 7 |
| 6 | 31 | 40 | 22 | 7 |
| 7 | 32 | 40 | 22 | 6 |
| 8 | 33 | 40 | 21 | 6 |
| 9 | 34 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| 10 | 35 | 40 | 19 | 6 |
| 11 | 35 | 40 | 19 | 5 |
| 12 | 36 | 40 | 19 | 5 |
| 13 | 37 | 39 | 18 | 5 |
| 14 | 38 | 39 | 18 | 5 |
| 15 | 38 | 38 | 18 | 5 |
| 16 | 39 | 38 | 18 | 5 |
| 17 | 39 | 37 | 19 | 5 |
| 18 | 39 | 36 | 19 | 5 |
| 19 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 6 |
| 20 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 38 | 34 | 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 38 | 33 | 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 38 | 33 | 22 | 7 |
| 24 | 37 | 32 | 23 | 7 |
| 25 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 8 |
| 26 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 8 |
| 27 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 8 |
| 28 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 8 |
| 29 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 8 |
| 30 | 32 | 36 | 24 | 8 |
| 31 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 8 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
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| 15 | 9 | calm |
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| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of August to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:44 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:33 | 5:35 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:33 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:32 | 5:35 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:36 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:36 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:36 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:37 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:37 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:38 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:38 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:38 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:39 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:39 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:40 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:40 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:22 | 5:41 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:41 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:21 | 5:41 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:43 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:43 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:44 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:44 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:13 | 5:44 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:12 | 5:44 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.22 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in November across the year — August's 4.1 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bourail
None of Bourail's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bourail sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Bourail's rainy season runs December–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Bourail?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Bourail for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Bourail in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Bourail sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bourail in August
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in February at about 27°C and coldest in August near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Bourail in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bourail peaks around February 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Bourail?
Bourail sits at 21.6°S, 165.5°E, 0 m above sea level, in New Caledonia. The nearest listed city is Dumbéa, 119 km away.
Topography around Bourail
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bourail.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bourail has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 424 m around an average of 64 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,091 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,492 m.
The land around Bourail is covered by trees (54%) and grassland (36%) within 3 km, trees (60%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and water (55%) and trees (36%) within 80 km.
New Caledonia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $29,213
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.1
- per 100k, 2009
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bourail (-21.5669°, 165.4974°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).