Weather in August in Queensland
Thinking about venturing to Queensland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.For specific regional insights in Queensland, refer to the map provided below.
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 approximately 240 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Queensland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Queensland's climate page.
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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Queensland.
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