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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Gladstone in August

Excellent · 94/100Beach 65/100
High / low22° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation33 mm3 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
23.85° S, 151.26° EElevation 21 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
When to goGladstone · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94August
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
August: high / low22° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Gladstone averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 33 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 2.1°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Gladstone.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 17:38 local time, giving 11 h 16 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 35 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%82%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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
Rockhampton
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Rockhampton

Queensland
23°Aug high
3wet days
93score
Rockhampton
·Questions

Gladstone in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Gladstone?

August scores 94/100 for Gladstone, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Gladstone in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 14°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Gladstone in August?

Gladstone receives about 33 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Gladstone in August?

The sea averages 20°C in August, refreshing but swimmable.