Weather in August in Tasmania
Planning a getaway to Tasmania 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 Tasmania in August?
August in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Queenstown at 11°C to mild in Hobart at 14°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Hobart and 5°C in Queenstown.For a closer look at conditions across Tasmania, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coles Bay with an average of 47 mm to heavy rainfall in Queenstown with 262 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Hobart. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Tasmania's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tasmania climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 4 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In August Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coles Bay
In August Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Queenstown
In August Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Launceston
In August Launceston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania.
Is August the best time to visit Tasmania?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Tasmania with overall tolerable weather in Hobart. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Hobart. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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