Launceston Weather in August
What's the weather like in Launceston (Tasmania) in August 2024?
The climate in Launceston during August can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
August is in the winter in Launceston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.9°C 39°F |
| Average temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 93 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.1°C 55.5°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Launceston
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Launceston in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Launceston weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 95mm 3.7ins |
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