Sheffield weather in August (Tasmania, Australia)

Is Sheffield a good destination in August, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Sheffield includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Sheffield in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 171 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Sheffield. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 Sheffield climate page with graphs.

 

Sheffield, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Launceston, Australia (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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