Sawtell weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

What kind of weather does August bring to Sawtell? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Sawtell experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Sawtell in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 260 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sawtell, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 75% *  

Data from: Coffs Harbour, Australia (6 KM, 3 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?

For visitors traveling to Sawtell, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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