Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
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.
Map
Compare Lake Macquarie, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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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