Whitsunday islands weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the climate in Whitsunday islands this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Whitsunday islands during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Whitsunday islands in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Whitsunday islands. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 53% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 Whitsunday islands, 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.

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

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