Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Blue Mountains, Australia in August.

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Katoomba Leura Blackheath Wentworth Falls

Thinking about venturing to the Blue Mountains, Australia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Blue Mountains in August

The Blue Mountains, Australia is a region in Australia. August in the Blue Mountains generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Mount Victoria to 18°C (64°F) in Springwood. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Springwood and 3°C (37°F) in Mount Victoria.

To explore the conditions in the Blue Mountains, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Springwood with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Mount Victoria with 48 mm (1.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Blue Mountains in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Blue Mountains

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Blue Mountains, Australia?

Temperature range in the Blue Mountains (August)

Precipitation variation in the Blue Mountains (August)

Katoomba

In August Katoomba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Katoomba →

Leura

In August Leura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Leura →

Blackheath

In August Blackheath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Blackheath →

Wentworth Falls

In August Wentworth Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wentworth Falls →

Mount Victoria

In August Mount Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Mount Victoria →

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In our records: Australia August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Australia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in Australia dropped to -13°C (9°F) in Thredbo on August 18, 2025.
  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Australia was -5°C (23°F) in Thredbo on August 5, 2020.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Blue Mountains in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Katoomba 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Leura 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Blackheath 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Wentworth Falls 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Mount Victoria 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Springwood 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

The Blue Mountains weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Blue Mountains, Australia in August?

August in the Blue Mountains, Australia brings tolerable weather. In Katoomba, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Blue Mountains, Australia in August?

Average temperatures in the Blue Mountains, Australia during August range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Katoomba.

Does the Blue Mountains, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Katoomba averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Blue Mountains, Australia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Katoomba, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Blue Mountains, Australia.

Generally speaking, April and October provide perfect weather in Katoomba. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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