Ross weather in August (Tasmania, Australia)

Is Ross a good destination in August, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During August, Ross usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Ross in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 172 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ross. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ross climate page with graphs.

 

Ross, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Launceston, Tasmania (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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