August · Australia
Best time to visit Sorrento VIC in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sorrento VIC 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
3.1/10
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
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Sorrento VIC scores 3.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sorrento on Port Phillip is a ferry town to Queenscliff-bay beaches and Mornington Peninsula charm. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Sorrento VIC: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 60 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 3.1/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Sorrento VIC — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sorrento VIC in August?
- In August, Sorrento VIC averages 12°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Sorrento VIC?
- August earns a 3.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sorrento VIC 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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