Climate guide for Twelve Apostles, Australia

Twelve Apostles in August

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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Best time to visit Twelve Apostles in August Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Twelve Apostles in August

Average temperature 12°C, 47 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

August score

6.8/10

Ranked #9 of 12 months

Full year for Twelve Apostles
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
47 mm
Humidity
76%
Days with 6h+ sun
4
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

August in Twelve Apostles scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

The Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks off the Great Ocean Road-sunset light and Southern Ocean spray. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.

August in Twelve Apostles — workable with trade-offs

Expect 12°C (53°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 47 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 6.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Twelve Apostles — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Twelve Apostles in August?
In August, Twelve Apostles averages 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
Is August a good time to visit Twelve Apostles?
August earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Twelve Apostles in August?
Expect about 47 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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