Brisbane weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

What does the weather outlook for Brisbane look like in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Brisbane is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Brisbane in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 269 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brisbane climate page with graphs.

 

Brisbane, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 43%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 269 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Brisbane, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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