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August in Alice Springs sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) at night. As the driest month of the year, combined with excellent weather, it's a great time to visit.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit Alice Springs.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in August. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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