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Nelson Bay weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

Planning a trip to Nelson Bay in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Nelson Bay typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Nelson Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Nelson Bay. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nelson Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 49% *  
* Data from: Maitland, Australia (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather 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?

For visitors traveling to Nelson Bay, 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 in August.

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

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