Lord Howe Island Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Lord Howe Island, Australia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lord Howe Island in August

Lord Howe Island, Australia is a region in Australia. August in Lord Howe Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Lord Howe. Even if August is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Lord Howe Island, Australia that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lord Howe Island, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 93 mm (3.7 in) in Lord Howe.

Explore Lord Howe Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lord Howe Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lord Howe)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April23°C (73°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September20°C (68°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lord Howe Island in August

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

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

Lord Howe

In August Lord Howe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
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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.

Lord Howe Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lord Howe Island, Australia in August?

August in Lord Howe Island, Australia brings very good weather. In Lord Howe, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Lord Howe Island, Australia in August?

In Lord Howe, the average daytime high in August is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lord Howe Island, Australia during August, with Lord Howe averaging close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Lord Howe Island, Australia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Lord Howe, August might be a good time to visit Lord Howe Island, Australia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, April, September, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Lord Howe. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have good weather conditions.

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