Penrith weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Penrith as August approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Penrith usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Penrith in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 242 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Penrith. March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penrith, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 242 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (50 KM, 31 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 Penrith, 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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