Weather in August in Western Australia
Considering a trip to Western Australia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Western Australia in August?
Western Australia is a region in Australia. Western Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. August falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Manjimup at 16°C to very warm in Kununurra at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Kununurra and 7°C in Manjimup.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Australia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turkey Creek with an average of 0.2 mm to high rainfall in Augusta with 132 mm.Average sunshine
The city Perth usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Western Australia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Australia?
Perth
In August Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fremantle
In August Fremantle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Margaret River
In August Margaret River generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albany
In August Albany generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Broome
In August Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Western Australia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Perth, August might be a good time to visit Western Australia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Perth. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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