Port Douglas Weather in August

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

The climate in Port Douglas during August can be summarized as hot and dry.

August is in the winter in Port Douglas and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

Port Douglas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Nightly temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Average temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 27 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 24.1°C 75.5°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Port Douglas

Port Douglas average temperature in August

August rainfall

Port Douglas average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas in August 2024.

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Port Douglas weather stats

Port Douglas weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: August 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: October 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 25.3°C 77.5°F
Wettest month: January 424mm 16.7ins
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