Launceston weather in August (Tasmania)

Looking to travel to Launceston in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Launceston generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Launceston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Launceston. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Launceston climate page with graphs.

 

Launceston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tasmania in August

Find out more about the weather in Tasmania in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Launceston in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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