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August is a fair month in Forth

Climate Overview

Forth, Australia in August has mild conditions, with highs averaging 11.6°C (53°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 12.3°C (54°F).

This month falls at the end of Winter.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout August, with daily highs around 11°C (52°F).

August sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 87 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 24th, averaging 12.2°C (54°F).

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Monthly August Averages

Temperature
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
13 days · 86 mm
Sunshine
7.8h / day
Humidity
82% — Very Humid
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
W (269°)
Gusts
44 km/h
Daylight
10.5 h
Cloud Cover
62%
Clear Sky Days
2
UV Index
3 — Moderate
Sea Temperature
12°C
Dew Point
5°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 3%
Frost Days
1 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 07:06
Daylight 10.5h
Sunset 17:34

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
9days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
7.7 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
7days (48 mm) Good
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
March best
Good
Temp
20°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 10°C
Rain
8days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.9 High
April
Good
Temp
17°C / 9°C
Feels Like
14°C / 7°C
Rain
8days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.1 Moderate
May
Fair
Temp
13°C / 7°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
10days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.7 Moderate
June
Fair
Temp
11°C / 5°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
10days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
2 Low
July
Poor
Temp
11°C / 5°C
Feels Like
8°C / 2°C
Rain
14days (98 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
2.1 Moderate
August
Fair
Temp
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
13days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3 Moderate
September
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 3°C
Rain
12days (81 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.5 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 4°C
Rain
12days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.3 High
November
Good
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
16°C / 7°C
Rain
11days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
7 High
December
Good
Temp
20°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
8days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
8.1 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 23°C / 13°C 22°C / 12°C 9days (65 mm) Wet 11.9h Excellent 68% Muggy 7.7 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 21°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 7days (48 mm) Good 11.2h Excellent 69% Muggy 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
March best 20°C / 11°C 19°C / 10°C 8days (55 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 74% Muggy 5.9 High Good View Details
April 17°C / 9°C 14°C / 7°C 8days (66 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 78% Humid 4.1 Moderate Good View Details
May 13°C / 7°C 11°C / 4°C 10days (72 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 81% Humid 2.7 Moderate Fair View Details
June 11°C / 5°C 9°C / 2°C 10days (89 mm) Wet 6.4h Fair 85% Humid 2 Low Fair View Details
July 11°C / 5°C 8°C / 2°C 14days (98 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 84% Humid 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
August 12°C / 5°C 9°C / 2°C 13days (86 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 82% Humid 3 Moderate Fair View Details
September 13°C / 6°C 10°C / 3°C 12days (81 mm) Wet 9h Good 78% Humid 4.5 Moderate Fair View Details
October 15°C / 7°C 13°C / 4°C 12days (102 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.3 High Fair View Details
November 18°C / 9°C 16°C / 7°C 11days (70 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 72% Muggy 7 High Good View Details
December 20°C / 11°C 19°C / 9°C 8days (55 mm) Wet 12.2h Excellent 68% Muggy 8.1 Very High Good View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

August is typically fair for visiting Forth, with average highs of 12°C (53°F) and around 13 rainy days. Forth, Australia in August has mild conditions, with highs averaging 11.6°C (53°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain
Forth typically sees around 13 rainy days in August with 86 mm (3.4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Forth during August are cold, averaging 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 12°C (53°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) in August, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
August is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Forth. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Forth during August is 3 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Forth gets approximately 11 hours of daylight per day in August, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Forth during August based on 10-year climate averages.

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