Atherton weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the climate in Atherton this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Atherton is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C.

Precipitation

Atherton in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 6 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 248 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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