When to go · Orange
Orange in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (frosts, 0–10 °C (32–50 °F) days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (frosts, 32–50 °F (0–10 °C) days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (frosts, 0–10 °C (32–50 °F) days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (frosts, 32–50 °F (0–10 °C) days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Orange's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green).
- OctoberGreatInside Orange's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green).
- NovemberGreatInside Orange's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green).
- MarchGreatInside Orange's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green).
Weather in August
- OrangeHighs around 11.2 °C (52 °F), lows around 0.9 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11.2 °C), lows around 34 °F (0.9 °C), rain on about 9 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 Orange, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 11.2 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11.2 °C)
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Aug: 0.9 °C (34 °F)34 °F (0.9 °C)
Mar: 9.9 °C (50 °F)50 °F (9.9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Mar: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (frosts, 0–10 °C days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads).
March: Inside Orange's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green).
Orange: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings