Atherton Weather in August

What's the weather like in Atherton (Queensland) in August 2024?

The climate in Atherton during August can be summarized as mild and dry.

August is in the winter in Atherton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Atherton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Nightly temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 23.9°C 75.1°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Atherton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Atherton

Atherton average temperature in August

August rainfall

Atherton average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Atherton average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Atherton in August 2024.

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Atherton weather stats

Atherton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: September 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: October 8.5hrs
Coldest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Wettest month: January 248mm 9.8ins
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