August Rainfall and Precipitation in Tasmania

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Tasmania in August.

Tasmania experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Coles Bay with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall to heavy in Queenstown with 262 mm (10 in) of rainfall. August falls during the winter season.

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Best Places to Visit in Tasmania in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Tasmania precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tasmania receive in August?

Hobart sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 54 mm (2.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Tasmania in August?

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Hobart during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Tasmania?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Tasmania.

What is the wettest city in August in Tasmania?

In our database, Queenstown stands out as having an average rainfall level of 262 mm (10 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in Tasmania?

Coles Bay is the driest city we have data for in Tasmania in August, with monthly rainfall close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

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