Launceston weather in August (Tasmania, Australia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Launceston during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Launceston generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 171 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Launceston. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Launceston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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