Williamstown weather in August (Victoria, Australia)

Looking to travel to Williamstown in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Williamstown typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Williamstown in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Williamstown. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Williamstown, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Williamstown in August?

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. With a water temperature of around 13°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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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