August weather forecastNorth Sydney, Australia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in North Sydney, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average low of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

North Sydney marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), subtly divergent from July's 16.6°C (61.9°F). Throughout August nights, North Sydney registers an average low-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In North Sydney, during August, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. In North Sydney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 647mm (25.47") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In North Sydney, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In North Sydney, Australia, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in August translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in North Sydney vary between a high-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and a low-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in North Sydney are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

The average relative humidity in August in North Sydney, Australia, is 66%.

In August, in North Sydney, Australia, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout August, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In North Sydney, Australia, the average seawater temperature in August is 18.8°C (65.8°F). Swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°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 in North Sydney, Australia, is 10h and 53min.

On the first day of August in North Sydney, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AEST.

In North Sydney, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.5h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in North Sydney.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in North Sydney is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

Average pressure in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and August (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (66%).

Average rainfall in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (35mm).

Average rainfall days in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

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Average sunshine in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
North Sydney, 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).