Port Douglas weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

What's the typical weather in Port Douglas for August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Port Douglas during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Port Douglas in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 248 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 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 Port Douglas, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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