Weather in August in Tasmania
Planning a getaway to Tasmania this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in August?
Tasmania is a region in Australia. August in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Bronte at 8°C to mild in Port Sorell at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Port Sorell and 1°C in Bronte.For specific regional insights in Tasmania, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Little Swanport with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 264 mm.Average sunshine
The city Hobart usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Tasmania climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In August Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coles Bay
In August Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bicheno
In August Bicheno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Swansea
In August Swansea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ulverstone
In August Ulverstone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania, in Australia.
Is August the best time to visit Tasmania?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Tasmania with overall tolerable weather in Hobart. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hobart. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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