Cape Tribulation

Daintree Rainforest Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in August.

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Cape Tribulation Daintree Village Cow Bay Diwan

Planning a getaway to the Daintree Rainforest, Australia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Daintree Rainforest in August

The Daintree Rainforest, Australia is a region in Australia. August in the Daintree Rainforest generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Cape Tribulation.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Daintree Rainforest, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Daintree Village with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Cow Bay with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Cape Tribulation gets approximately 279 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Daintree Rainforest in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Daintree Rainforest.

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 Daintree Rainforest

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

Temperature range in the Daintree Rainforest (August)

Precipitation variation in the Daintree Rainforest (August)

Cape Tribulation

In August Cape Tribulation generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
279 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cape Tribulation →

Daintree Village

In August Daintree Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Daintree Village →

Cow Bay

In August Cow Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cow Bay →

Diwan

In August Diwan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Diwan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Daintree Rainforest, in Australia.

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 Daintree Rainforest in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cape Tribulation 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Daintree Village 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Cow Bay 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Diwan 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

The Daintree Rainforest weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in August?

the Daintree Rainforest, Australia typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cape Tribulation average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in August?

Daytime temperatures in Cape Tribulation peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in August, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does the Daintree Rainforest, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Cape Tribulation averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Daintree Rainforest, Australia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Daintree Rainforest, Australia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Daintree Rainforest, Australia with overall perfect weather in Cape Tribulation. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Daintree Rainforest, Australia is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Cape Tribulation. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.

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