August verdict

Lake Macquarie, Australia in August

Weather score41Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

70mm

Sun

7.2h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

41

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August19°C average high

August is on the cooler side of Lake Macquarie's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August70mm average rain

August sits on the drier side of Lake Macquarie's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJuly to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August7.2 hours average sun

August is brighter than Lake Macquarie's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August18°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August41 weather score

August scores below Lake Macquarie's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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