Hornsby weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

Is Hornsby a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Hornsby is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Hornsby in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 242 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Hornsby. January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hornsby, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 242 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Hornsby, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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