Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Thursday Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August28°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August5mm average rain
August is one of Thursday Island's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August7.4 hours average sun
August sits close to Thursday Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsSeptember to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August25°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 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August80 weather score
August is one of Thursday Island's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.