Weather in August in New South Wales
Planning a trip to New South Wales this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in New South Wales in August?
New South Wales is a region in Australia. New South Wales offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Thredbo at 9°C to warm in Casino at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Casino and -1°C in Thredbo.For a closer look at conditions across New South Wales, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bourke with an average of 13 mm to high rainfall in Thredbo with 101 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 242 hours of sunshine in Sydney. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at New South Wales's conditions throughout the year, check out our New South Wales climate page.
Where to go in New South Wales in August





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in New South Wales?
Sydney
In August Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Byron Bay
In August Byron Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Jindabyne
In August Jindabyne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
The Entrance
In August The Entrance generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Merimbula
In August Merimbula generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit New South Wales?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sydney, August may not be the ideal time to visit New South Wales.
On average, the best time to visit New South Wales is in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sydney.
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