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Bruce Weather in August

Bruce in August

The short of it: Bruce in August averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 1° · rain 53 mm · daylight 10 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Bruce an average August high of 14°, a low of 1° and some 53 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 49 min in mid-August, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Bruce runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Belconnen, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Bruce, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BelconnenAustralian Capital Territory2 km WNW14°1°54 mm
O'ConnorAustralian Capital Territory2 km SE13°2°54 mm
KaleenAustralian Capital Territory3 km NNE14°1°53 mm
LynehamAustralian Capital Territory4 km E14°1°51 mm
GiralangAustralian Capital Territory4 km N14°1°53 mm
EvattAustralian Capital Territory4 km NNW14°1°54 mm
TurnerAustralian Capital Territory4 km SE13°2°54 mm
FloreyAustralian Capital Territory4 km WNW14°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Bruce Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Bruce by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°14°52 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
February28°13°56 mm11 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
March25°11°46 mm11 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
April21°7°34 mm9 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°3°38 mm9 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June13°2°53 mm10 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
July12°0°47 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
August14°1°53 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
September17°4°64 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October21°7°63 mm11 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November24°9°73 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
December27°11°59 mm13 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bruce in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bruce in August?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Bruce?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Bruce in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 48 min in June to 14 h 31 min in December.

Does it snow in Bruce in August?

Hardly — August nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bruce in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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