Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Great Barrier Reef, Australia in August
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Great Barrier Reef, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Great Barrier Reef's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August21mm average rain
August is one of Great Barrier Reef's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Great Barrier Reef's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsSeptember to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
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 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August75 weather score
August sits close to Great Barrier Reef's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.