Sun, sea & sand

Broome weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

100

Holiday weather in August

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – November

What is the weather like in Broome in August?

In August, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score9810096
Day29°30°32°
Night17°19°21°
Sea24°24°26°
Sun9 h9 h9 h
Rain days100

More details for August

Daylight
11 h 29 min06:11 – 17:41
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
16 %on averageAll months
Hot days
15 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8Australia/Perth

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %99 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Broome in August: quick answers

Is Broome hot in August?

Yes. In August, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 19 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Broome in August?

Yes. In August the sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Broome in August?

It hardly ever rains.

Broome month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences