August · Australia
Best time to visit Kangaroo Island in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kangaroo Island in August
Average temperature 14°C, 46 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Kangaroo Island scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kangaroo Island holds seals, wild beaches, and eucalyptus bush-wildlife day trips from Adelaide’s coast. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Kangaroo Island: strong conditions, 9th of 12
August averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kangaroo Island in August?
- In August, Kangaroo Island averages 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kangaroo Island?
- August earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kangaroo Island in August?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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