August · Australia
Best time to visit Margaret River in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Margaret River in August
Average temperature 15°C, 108 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Margaret River scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Margaret River's surf breaks, caves and wineries crowd into a corner of Western Australia.
August in Margaret River — middling scores, decent value
August averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 108 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Margaret River in August?
- In August, Margaret River averages 15°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Margaret River?
- August earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Margaret River in August?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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