Rottnest Island weather in August (Western Australia, Australia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rottnest Island in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Rottnest Island includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C. This month is marked by slightly cooler temperatures, but the climate remains quite pleasant.

Precipitation

Rottnest Island in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 222 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Rottnest Island. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rottnest Island, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Perth, Australia (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

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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?

For visitors traveling to Rottnest Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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