Gold Coast

Queensland Weather in August

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

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Cairns Gold Coast Brisbane Noosa Heads

Thinking about venturing to Queensland, Australia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Queensland in August

Queensland, Australia 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 (66°F) to very warm in Weipa at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Weipa and 4°C (39°F) in Stanthorpe.

For specific regional insights in Queensland, Australia, 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 (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Innisfail with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gold Coast sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Queensland in August

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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 Queensland

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

Temperature range in Queensland (August)

Precipitation variation in Queensland (August)

Gold Coast

In August Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
240 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gold Coast →

Brisbane

In August Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
269 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Brisbane →

Noosa Heads

In August Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Noosa Heads →

Cairns

In August Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
248 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cairns →

Port Douglas

In August Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
248 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Port Douglas →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairns 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Gold Coast 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Brisbane 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Noosa Heads 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Port Douglas 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Mooloolaba 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Queensland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Queensland, Australia in August?

In August, Queensland, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Gold Coast sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Queensland, Australia in August?

Gold Coast averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Queensland, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Gold Coast averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Queensland, Australia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Queensland, Australia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Queensland, Australia. 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, Australia is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gold Coast.

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