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Young in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; Australia overall
Prices: Medium; Australia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan). 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

YoungHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 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 Young, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 2

August: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

January: Inside Young's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan.

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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