Atherton weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

How is the weather in Atherton in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Atherton the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Atherton in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Atherton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (51 KM, 32 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 Atherton in August?

For visitors traveling to Atherton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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