Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Sunshine Coast, Australia in August
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sunshine Coast, 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 Sunshine Coast'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
August61mm average rain
August is one of Sunshine Coast's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJune to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.2 hours average sun
August is brighter than Sunshine Coast'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
August21°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 and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August54 weather score
August scores below Sunshine Coast's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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