August · Australia
Best time to visit Phillip Island in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phillip Island in August
Average temperature 12°C, 60 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Phillip Island scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phillip Island is famous for little penguin parades-coastal cliffs and wildlife day trips from Melbourne. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Phillip Island: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Phillip Island in August?
- In August, Phillip Island averages 12°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Phillip Island?
- 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 Phillip Island in August?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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