Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: November, October, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 6.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1528mm. Sea temperatures average 26°C across the year.
Annual averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1528mm
Annual total
Sun
6.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Atherton Tablelands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August24°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Atherton Tablelands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August32mm average rain
August is one of Atherton Tablelands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August7.4 hours average sun
August is brighter than Atherton Tablelands' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August23°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August65 weather score
August scores below Atherton Tablelands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.