Wollongong weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

Thinking of visiting Wollongong in August? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Wollongong includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Wollongong in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wollongong, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 46% *  

Data from: Nowra, Australia (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Wollongong, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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