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Lara in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heat and fire risk), Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lara

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heat and fire risk), Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • LaraHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °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 Lara, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 13

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 2

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heat and fire risk), Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

January: Inside Lara's best window: Oct–Apr; Mar–May and Sep–Nov for walking.

Lara: 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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