August · Australia
Best time to visit Uluru in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uluru in August
Average temperature 17°C, 5 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 37% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 37%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Uluru scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Uluru rises from the desert plain at the centre of Australia, sacred to the Anangu people.
August in Uluru — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Uluru at 9.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Uluru in August?
- In August, Uluru averages 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Uluru?
- August earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Uluru in August?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 37% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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