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Sunshine Coast weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Sunshine Coast, Queensland in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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August at a glance

In August, Sunshine Coast averages 21°C by day and 11°C at night. The wettest month is usually February.

August in Sunshine Coast averages a daytime high of 21°C and an overnight low of 11°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Sunshine Coast sees roughly 1646 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 Sunshine Coast forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Sunshine Coast weather by month

what to expect in Sunshine Coast through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Sunshine Coast'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 Sunshine Coast by season.

Jan
28°
21°
Warm
Feb
28°
20°
Warm
Wettest
Mar
27°
19°
Warm
Apr
24°
16°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
21°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
10°
Mild
Aug
21°
11°
Mild
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
25°
15°
Warm
Nov
26°
18°
Warm
Dec
28°
20°
Warm

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sunshine Coast, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 82. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Sunshine Coast in August?
Sunshine Coast averages a daytime high of 21°C in August, with overnight lows around 11°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Sunshine Coast in August?
The wettest month in Sunshine Coast is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 1646 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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