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Mosman Weather in August

Mosman in August

The short of it: Mosman in August averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 9° · rain 76 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

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

August in Mosman brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 9°, with about 76 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 53 min in mid-August, 46 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Mosman runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Sydney Central Business District, 4 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Mosman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales4 km SW19°9°69 mm
SydneyNew South Wales4 km SW19°9°69 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales6 km SSW19°9°76 mm
ManlyNew South Wales6 km NE18°9°80 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales7 km NW18°8°72 mm
RandwickNew South Wales8 km S19°9°76 mm
MascotNew South Wales11 km SSW19°9°67 mm
Dee WhyNew South Wales11 km NNE18°9°79 mm

The Almanac · Mosman 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 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Mosman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°19°114 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°147 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°138 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°104 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°12°91 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°10°133 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
August18°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°71 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°73 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°90 mm15 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December25°17°84 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mosman in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mosman in August?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mosman?

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

How long are the days in Mosman in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 55 min in June to 14 h 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Mosman in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mosman in August?

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

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