Australia Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
8°C
46.4°F
High temperature
15°C
59°F
Low temperature
1.8°C
35.3°F
Feels like
7.1°C
44.9°F
Rainy days
24 days
Rainfall level
0.54mm
0.02 inch
Cloud coverage
62.8%
Wind speed
22.1km/h
13.7mph
Daylight time
10:48:42
UV index
6.2

In August, Australia experiences winter. The average temperature for the entire continent is around 15°C (59°F) during the day and 1.8°C (35.2°F) during the night. The humidity is around 80%, and there is an average of 0.54 inches of precipitation, with a 71% chance of rain. The wind speed is around 22.1 km/h (13.7 mph), and the average cloud cover is 62.8%. In August, Australia experiences winter. The average temperature for the entire continent is around 15°C (59°F) during the day and 1.8°C (35.2°F) during the night. The humidity is around 80%, and there is an average of 0.54 inches of precipitation, with a 71% chance of rain. The wind speed is around 22.1 km/h (13.7 mph), and the average cloud cover is 62.8%.

What is the temperature in Australia in August?

In Australia in August the average air temperature is 8°C (46.4°F). The outside temperature in Australia feels like 7.1°C (44.9°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 15°C (59°F) and feels like 15°C (59°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 1.8°C (35.3°F) which feels like -0°C (32°F).

How hot is Australia in August?

The hot temperature in August in Australia rises to 18.1°C (64.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 80% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 18.1 °C (64.6°F). The average maximum temp in Australia is 15°C (64.6°F) during day time in August.

How cold is Australia in August?

The coldest temp in Australia in August drops to -5°C (23°F) during the cold nights. With 22.1km/h (13.7mph) winds and 80% humidity it feels like -5.2°C (22.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 1.8°C (35.3°F) during night time in August.

Does it rain in Australia in August?

Yes, it rains for 24 days in Australia in August averaging 0.54 mm of precipitation. There is a 71% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August in Australia.

How much does it rain in Australia throughout August?

The average precipitation level throughout August in Australia is 0.54 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 24 days out of the entire month.

Is Australia windy in August?

The average speed of wind in Australia during August is 22.1km/h (13.7mph) and average windgust is 32.4km/h (20.1mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 41.7km/h (25.9mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Australia in August?

Most days of August the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Australia.

What are the humidity levels in Australia in August?

The average humidity levels in Australia in August are 80%. Daily humidity levels in Australia range from 69.7% to 90.2% during August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Australia in August?

There are 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight on average in Australia in August. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Australia in August is at 6:43:29 and the sunset is at 17:32:11.

What is the cloud coverage in Australia in August?

Clouds cover 62.8% of the sky on average throughout August in Australia. The cloud coverage ranges from 2% to 99.1% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in August in Australia?

The average UV index in Australia is 6.2 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 9.

What is the solar radiation in Australia in August?

The average solar radiation is 131.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Australia during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 53.3 W/m2 to 197 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during August in Australia?

The average solar energy during August in Australia is 11.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.7 MJ/m2, to 16.9 MJ/m2 during August.

Are there severe weather risks in Australia in August?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Australia in August.

What is the air pressure in Australia in August?

On average the air pressure in Australia in August is 1023.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1004.9 mb to 1034.5 mb.

What is the visibility in Australia in August?

The average daylight visibility in Australia in August is 9.2 km (5.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.3 km (3.9 miles) to 10 km (6.2 miles) throughout August.

What is the dew point in Australia in August?

The average dew point in Australia during August is 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Where is the data for Australia climate in August coming from?

The climate data for Australia in August is collected from the following weather stations.

  • TUGGERANONG ISABELLA PLAINS, AS
  • CANBERRA, AS
  • BRAIDWOOD RACECOURSE AWS, AS
  • GOULBURN AIRPORT AWS, AS
  • MOUNT GININI, AS
  • FW0067 Duffy AU
  • YSCB