Best time to visit Australia in August
August is a less ideal time to visit Australia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 77.4/100. The best months are December, September, January.
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Weather in Australia in August
Typical weather across Australia in August: average high 17.8°C, low 8.9°C, about 65.5 mm of rain, and 9.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Australia's cities, Brisbane has the best weather in August (score 91/100, August climate details).
| Metric | Australia avg | Best city (Brisbane) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 77.4 | 91 |
| High / Low | 17.8° / 8.9° | 22.8° / 11° |
| Precipitation | 65.5 mm | 182.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Is August recommended?
August is not the best month to visit Australia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Australia.
When to visit Australia in other months
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