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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.

Where to go in Queensland in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Queensland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

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.

Gold Coast
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<<   July July
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20°C 
14°C 
210 hours 
47 mm 
8 days 
21°C 
14°C 
240 hours 
48 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
45 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Gold Coast

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.

Brisbane
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<<   July July
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21°C 
11°C 
272 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
23°C 
11°C 
269 hours 
41 mm 
7 days 
25°C 
14°C 
271 hours 
40 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Brisbane

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.

Noosa Heads
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<<   July July
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21°C 
13°C 
45 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
13°C 
50 mm 
7 days 
24°C 
16°C 
46 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Noosa Heads

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.

Cairns
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<<   July July
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23°C 
18°C 
223 hours 
37 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
18°C 
248 hours 
34 mm 
4 days 
25°C 
20°C 
249 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Cairns

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.

Port Douglas
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<<   July July
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23°C 
18°C 
223 hours 
56 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
19°C 
248 hours 
51 mm 
4 days 
25°C 
20°C 
249 hours 
35 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Port Douglas

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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