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Ararat in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • AraratHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ararat, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Good

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 13

    Mar: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 1

August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

March: Inside Ararat's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Ararat: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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