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Cronulla weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Cronulla in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

August in Cronulla generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Cronulla in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 242 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cronulla. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cronulla climate page with graphs.

 

Cronulla, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 48% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 242 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
Data from: Sydney, Australia (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Cronulla, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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