Launceston weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Launceston, Tasmania in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Launceston averages 12°C by day and 4°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
August in Launceston averages a daytime high of 12°C and an overnight low of 4°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Launceston sees roughly 678 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Launceston forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Launceston weather by month
what to expect in Launceston through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Launceston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Launceston by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the German model has been the most accurate forecast for Launceston, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 91. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .