August weather forecastMaroochydore, Australia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Maroochydore, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 14°C (57.2°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F), nearly matching the July temperature. Throughout the month of August, Maroochydore observes an average nighttime temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Maroochydore, in August, during 10.2 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maroochydore, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.1 days and collects up to 579mm (22.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 21°C (69.8°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Maroochydore, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Maroochydore, Australia, is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

In Maroochydore, 20.8°C (69.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 14°C (57.2°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In Maroochydore, the average relative humidity in August is 69%.

In Maroochydore, Australia, in August, during 10.2 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.

In August, the average sea temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). Swimming in 21°C (69.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In August, the average day length is 11h and 12min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm AEST.

In Maroochydore, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 21°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in August
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).