August · Australia
Best time to visit Alice Springs in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alice Springs in August
Average temperature 17°C, 0 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Alice Springs scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alice Springs sits between the MacDonnell ranges in Australia's red centre, base for Uluru trips.
August in Alice Springs — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Alice Springs at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alice Springs in August?
- In August, Alice Springs averages 17°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Alice Springs?
- August earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alice Springs in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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