Port Stephens Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Port Stephens, Australia in August.

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Nelson Bay Shoal Bay Salamander Bay Soldiers Point

Considering a trip to Port Stephens, Australia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Port Stephens in August

Port Stephens, Australia is a region in Australia. August in Port Stephens 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 12°C (54°F) in Nelson Bay.

To explore the conditions in Port Stephens, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raymond Terrace with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Shoal Bay with 52 mm (2 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Nelson Bay, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Port Stephens by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Port Stephens — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelson Bay)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Port Stephens in August

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

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 Port Stephens

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

Temperature range in Port Stephens (August)

Precipitation variation in Port Stephens (August)

Nelson Bay

In August Nelson Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Nelson Bay →

Shoal Bay

In August Shoal Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Shoal Bay →

Salamander Bay

In August Salamander Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Salamander Bay →

Soldiers Point

In August Soldiers Point generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Soldiers Point →

Raymond Terrace

In August Raymond Terrace generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Raymond Terrace →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Port Stephens, 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 Port Stephens in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson Bay 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Shoal Bay 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Salamander Bay 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Soldiers Point 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Raymond Terrace 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Port Stephens weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Port Stephens, Australia in August?

In August, Port Stephens, Australia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nelson Bay sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Port Stephens, Australia in August?

Nelson Bay averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Port Stephens, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Nelson Bay averages just 51 mm (2 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Port Stephens, Australia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Port Stephens, Australia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Port Stephens, Australia with often pleasant weather in Nelson Bay.

Generally speaking, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Nelson Bay.

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