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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 51/100

Bathurst in August

Fair · 51/100
High / low12° / 3°daily averages
Precipitation55 mm8 wet days
Cloud cover30%monthly average
33.42° S, 149.58° EElevation 670 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
When to goBathurst · weather score
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Best timeApr · Oct · Dec
August: high / low12° / 3°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Bathurst averages daytime highs of 12° and night-time lows of 3° — cool weather by day. Expect around 55 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 1.7° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 3.5°.

August scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Bathurst. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, October and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 17:33 local time, giving 10 h 51 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 52 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%26%
Dry days · 33%44%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Australia's best in August

Where to go in August
Alice Springs
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Alice Springs

Northern Territory
23°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Alice Springs
Karratha
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2

Karratha

Western Australia
25°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Karratha
Townsville
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Townsville

Queensland
24°Aug high
2wet days
95score
Townsville
Gladstone
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Gladstone

Queensland
22°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Gladstone
·Questions

Bathurst in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Bathurst?

August scores 51/100 for Bathurst, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 12°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Bathurst in August?

Daytime highs average 12°C and night-time lows 3°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Bathurst in August?

Bathurst receives about 55 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 8 days.