Flinders Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Flinders Island, Australia in August.

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Planning a trip to Flinders Island, Australia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Flinders Island in August

Flinders Island, Australia is a region in Australia. August in Flinders Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Whitemark. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though August is the coolest month, you can still find places in Flinders Island, Australia with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For a closer look at conditions across Flinders Island, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm (2.3 in) in Whitemark.

Explore Flinders Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flinders Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Whitemark)

January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April19°C (66°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flinders Island in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Flinders Island

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Flinders Island, Australia?

Whitemark

In August Whitemark generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
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15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
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Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Flinders Island, 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.

Flinders Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flinders Island, Australia in August?

Expect tolerable weather across Flinders Island, Australia in August. The popular destination of Whitemark averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Flinders Island, Australia in August?

Average temperatures in Flinders Island, Australia during August range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Whitemark.

Does Flinders Island, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Flinders Island, Australia during August, with Whitemark averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Flinders Island, Australia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Whitemark, August may not be the ideal time to visit Flinders Island, Australia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Whitemark. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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