Great Barrier Reef in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Great Barrier Reef in august 2025
The weather in Great Barrier Reef in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
23%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
17%
11%
3%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
19%
9%
4%
Weather at 3am
65°F
55%
25%
11%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Great Barrier Reef in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Great Barrier Reef in august.
The climate of Great Barrier Reef in august is perfect
In august in Great Barrier Reef, the climate is dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.9in of rainfall over 1 days).
The climate pleasant there the month of august. The high seasonal norm is 77°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Great Barrier Reef is 70°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Great Barrier Reef in august with a maximum record of 85°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2010.
In august in Great Barrier Reef, the days on average last 11:30. The sun rises at 07:29 and sunset is at 18:59.
With ideal weather conditions, this month is recommended to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Great Barrier Reef in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 54°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Great Barrier Reef in august 2024:
59°F to 74°F
58°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
63°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 76°F
63°F to 76°F
61°F to 76°F
65°F to 67°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
67°F to 76°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 76°F
67°F to 77°F
63°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Australia in august
Cities near Great Barrier Reef:
| Townsville in august | perfect weather |
| Innisfail in august | perfect weather |
| Bowen in august | perfect weather |
| Cairns in august | perfect weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in august | perfect weather |
| Hamilton Island in august | perfect weather |
| Trinity Beach in august | perfect weather |
| Port Douglas in august | perfect weather |
| Cape Tribulation in august | perfect weather |
| Mackay in august | perfect weather |
| Cooktown in august | perfect weather |
| Hughenden in august | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Great Barrier Reef in august:
Weather data for Great Barrier Reef for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Great Barrier Reef. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Great Barrier Reef can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Great Barrier Reef.