August · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in August
Average temperature 12°C, 47 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Great Ocean Road scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
August in Great Ocean Road: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 12°C (53°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 47 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Great Ocean Road — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Great Ocean Road in August?
- In August, Great Ocean Road averages 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- August earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Great Ocean Road in August?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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