Mount Gambier weather in August (South Australia, Australia)

Is August a good time to explore Mount Gambier weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Mount Gambier typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Mount Gambier in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Mount Gambier, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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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