August · Australia
Best time to visit Tasmania in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasmania in August
Average temperature 5°C, 50 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Tasmania scores 4.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tasmania is Australia's island wilderness-Cradle Mountain hikes, MONA art in Hobart, and rugged Wineglass Bay coasts. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Tasmania — off-season conditions
August averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tasmania in August?
- In August, Tasmania averages 5°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Tasmania?
- August earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tasmania in August?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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