worldweatherAustralia weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
August is one of the best months for a holiday in Australia.
Daytime
19°
Night
8°
☀️ Day length
11 h 08 min
Chance of rain
37%
Thunder days
1%
Snow days
1%
Humid days
23%
In August, Australia averages about 19° during the day and 8° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 37%).
Australia weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 29℃ | 18℃ | 46% |
| February ★ | 28℃ | 18℃ | 47% |
| March ★ | 27℃ | 17℃ | 50% |
| April ★ | 24℃ | 14℃ | 39% |
| May ★ | 22℃ | 11℃ | 40% |
| June ★ | 19℃ | 9℃ | 40% |
| July ★ | 19℃ | 9℃ | 40% |
| August ★ | 19℃ | 8℃ | 37% |
| September ★ | 22℃ | 11℃ | 39% |
| October ★ | 24℃ | 13℃ | 39% |
| November ★ | 26℃ | 16℃ | 45% |
| December ★ | 28℃ | 17℃ | 47% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Australia in August? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 32℃ | 19℃ | 27℃ | 3% |
| Townsville | 26℃ | 14℃ | 23℃ | 9% |
| Brisbane | 22℃ | 10℃ | 19℃ | 29% |
| Logan City | 22℃ | 10℃ | 19℃ | 29% |
| Sydney | 19℃ | 9℃ | 18℃ | 32% |
| Adelaide | 16℃ | 7℃ | 13℃ | 53% |
| Geelong | 15℃ | 5℃ | 12℃ | 61% |
| Canberra | 14℃ | 0℃ | - | 37% |
| Melbourne | 14℃ | 6℃ | 12℃ | 61% |
| Hobart | 13℃ | 4℃ | 10℃ | 53% |
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