Weather in August in Queensland
Are you planning a trip a to Queensland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Queensland in August?
Queensland is a region in Australia. The weather in Queensland in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Stanthorpe at 19°C to very warm in Weipa at 31°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Weipa and 4°C in Stanthorpe.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mount Isa with an average of 2.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Innisfail with 86 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gold Coast enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Queensland for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Queensland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Queensland?
Gold Coast
In August Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In August Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Noosa Heads
In August Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cairns
In August Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Douglas
In August Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Queensland, in Australia.
Is August the best time to visit Queensland?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Queensland. Typically, the climate in Gold Coast is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Queensland is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gold Coast.
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