Australia temperatures in August

Australia in August has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Bronte with 8°C (47°F) to very high temperatures in Marrakai with 34°C (94°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (67°F) in Marrakai and 1°C (34°F) in Bronte. August is a winter month in Australia.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Australia in August?

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in Australia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in August in Australia?
  • Marrakai tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 19°C (67°F).

  • What is the coldest city in August in Australia?
  • The coldest city in August in Australia is Bronte when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 8°C (47°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C (34°F).

  • How much sun does Australia get in August?
  • August is generally a moderate sunny month with an average of 166 hours of sunshine in Melbourne during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in August?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 25°C (77°F) in Darwin this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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