Rainbow Beach Weather in August

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

The climate in Rainbow Beach during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Rainbow Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Rainbow Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Average temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rainbow Beach with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach average temperature in August

August rainfall

Rainbow Beach average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach in August 2024.

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Rainbow Beach weather stats

Rainbow Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: September 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: January 191mm 7.5ins
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