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Figtree Weather in August

Figtree in August

The short of it: Figtree in August averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 8° · rain 70 mm · daylight 10 h 51 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

August in Figtree brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 8°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 51 min in mid-August, 47 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Figtree runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Wollongong city centre, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Figtree, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 51 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wollongong city centreNew South Wales3 km ENE19°9°70 mm
WollongongNew South Wales3 km ENE19°9°70 mm
EngadineNew South Wales44 km NNE18°7°61 mm
IngleburnNew South Wales48 km N19°6°40 mm
CronullaNew South Wales49 km NNE18°9°67 mm
MirandaNew South Wales49 km NNE19°8°62 mm
CasulaNew South Wales54 km N20°7°39 mm
PrestonsNew South Wales55 km N20°6°38 mm

The Almanac · Figtree Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Figtree by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°110 mm14 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
February27°18°175 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
March25°17°157 mm14 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
April23°14°87 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
May20°11°86 mm13 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
June18°9°117 mm14 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
July18°8°53 mm14 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August18°8°70 mm14 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°64 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October23°13°90 mm13 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
November24°15°104 mm14 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
December26°17°90 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Figtree in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Figtree in August?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Figtree?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Figtree in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 52 min in June to 14 h 27 min in December.

Does it snow in Figtree in August?

Hardly — August nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Figtree in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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