August weather forecastGeorge Town, Australia

August

Weather in August

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in George Town, Australia, are August and September, with an average sea temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 12.4°C (54.3°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in George Town is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of August in George Town, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:47 pm AEST.

Frequently asked questions

The months with the coldest seawater are August and September, with an average sea temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

In George Town, the average seawater temperature in August is 12.4°C (54.3°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In August, the average day length in George Town is 10h and 31min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in George Town, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:47 pm AEST.

Average sea temperature in August
George Town, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 12.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (12.4°C).

Average daylight in August
George Town, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).