Launceston in August
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
12Rainy days (80 mm)
10:20 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 17:26 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in August varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 11°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 22°C | 11°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 20°C | 10°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 16°C | 7°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 13°C | 5°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 11°C | 3°C | 62 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 11°C | 3°C | 74 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 11°C | 3°C | 80 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| September | 13°C | 4°C | 77 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 18°C | 8°C | 60 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 20°C | 10°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Launceston in August?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Launceston?
The best months are January, February, March, December.