Rockhampton Weather in August
What's the weather like in Rockhampton (Queensland) in August 2024?
The climate in Rockhampton during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Rockhampton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.4°C 75.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.7°C 51.2°F |
| Average temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 31 mm 1.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.9°C 69.5°F |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Rockhampton
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 Rockhampton in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Rockhampton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 157mm 6.2ins |
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