AustraliaThe weather in August in Wollongong
It's cool to moderate in August in Wollongong with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Wollongong. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Wollongong, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2015, Wollongong reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Wollongong is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in August for Wollongong
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wollongong. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Wollongong | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 117 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Wollongong with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Wollongong is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Wollongong, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Wollongong
Temperature in August in Wollongong over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Wollongong, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Wollongong
Total precipitation in August in Wollongong over the years
Daily UV index in August in Wollongong
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Wollongong, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Wollongong by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wollongong. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.