Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Australia in August
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
62
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August22°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Australia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August27mm average rain
August is one of Australia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.8 hours average sun
August sits close to Australia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August6°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August62 weather score
August sits close to Australia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.