Temperatures in August
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wollongong in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Wollongong with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 19°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Wollongong will be around 18°C, with nights close to 9°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Wollongong is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Wollongong. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wollongong in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
117 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 10 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.
Is August a good time to visit Wollongong?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Wollongong. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Wollongong in August
With 26°C, Wollongong hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Wollongong
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Wollongong, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Wollongong
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Wollongong, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Wollongong.
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.
Temperature in August in Wollongong Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Wollongong, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Wollongong Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Wollongong, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Wollongong
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Average Weather in Wollongong by Month
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