Sunshine Coast weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – November
What is the weather like in Sunshine Coast in August?
In August, Sunshine Coast is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 | 96 | 94 |
| Day | 19° | 21° | 23° |
| Night | 13° | 13° | 16° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Sun | 7 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 5 | 7 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:18 – 17:27
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine Coast in August: quick answers
Is Sunshine Coast hot in August?
No. In August, Sunshine Coast is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Sunshine Coast in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Sunshine Coast in August?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm.
Sunshine Coast month by month
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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