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August in Mount Waverley brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 71 mm (2.8 in) for the month.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best weather for Mount Waverley.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Mount Waverley in August. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Expect water temperatures of around 13°C (55°F), which is definitely too cold for comfortable swimming. Your luggage space is better used for other items. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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