Weather in August in Australia
Planning a getaway to Australia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Australia in August?
Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. August falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Bronte at 8°C to very warm in Marrakai at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Marrakai and 1°C in Bronte.
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In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kununurra with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 264 mm.Average sunshine
Melbourne enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Australia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In August Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sydney
In August Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gold Coast
In August Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In August Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Perth
In August Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Is August the best time to visit Australia?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Australia with often tolerable weather in Melbourne.
On average, the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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