August · Australia
Best time to visit Shark Bay in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shark Bay in August
Average temperature 19°C, 16 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Shark Bay scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shark Bay holds dugongs, stromatolites, and Monkey Mia dolphins on WA’s remote coral coast. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August ranks 3rd of 12 for Shark Bay — one of the best windows
August averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Shark Bay (3rd of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Shark Bay in August?
- In August, Shark Bay averages 19°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Shark Bay?
- August earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shark Bay in August?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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