Wollongong Weather in August

What's the weather like in Wollongong (New South Wales) in August 2024?

The climate in Wollongong during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the winter in Wollongong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Wollongong weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.8°C 64.1°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 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 Wollongong

Wollongong average temperature in August

August rainfall

Wollongong average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Wollongong 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 Wollongong in August 2024.

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Wollongong weather stats

Wollongong weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: September 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 16°C 60.8°F
Wettest month: March 190mm 7.5ins
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