Australia (Sydney) · August
Low seasonAustralia · Oceania
Max Temp
18.9°C
Min Temp
9.9°C
Sunshine
6.1 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
18.1°C
Rainfall
50.9 mm
Humidity
60%
Avg Temp
14.3°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
August in Australia (Sydney) at 19°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, November, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 19°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 51 mm total. The sea is 18°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Australischer Winter: Mild (12–18°C), gelegentlich Regen. Buckelwale ziehen entlang der Küste, Vivid Sydney (Lichtinstallationen an der Oper, Juni) macht die Stadt zum Kulturereignis.
Packing list for Australia (Sydney) in August
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Australia (Sydney)?
- August is not an optimal month for Australia (Sydney) (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Australia (Sydney) in August?
- In August, Australia (Sydney) sees daily highs of 19°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Australia (Sydney) in August?
- In August, Australia (Sydney) receives an average of 51 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Australia (Sydney) get in August?
- Australia (Sydney) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in August — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Australia (Sydney) in August?
- Water temperature in Australia (Sydney) in August averages 18°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
