Sydney weather in August (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Sydney this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Sydney during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Sydney in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sydney, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sydney, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sydney.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.