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Orange Weather in August

Orange in August

The short of it: Orange in August averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 1° · rain 80 mm · daylight 10 h 54 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & March

Thirty years of records give Orange an average August high of 12°, a low of 1° and some 80 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 54 min in mid-August, 45 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Orange runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Clifton Grove, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Orange, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 54 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Clifton GroveNew South Wales6 km ENE12°1°77 mm
Mullion CreekNew South Wales18 km N11°2°78 mm
MillthorpeNew South Wales20 km SSE11°1°85 mm
Forest ReefsNew South Wales20 km S11°1°84 mm
MolongNew South Wales30 km NW14°3°61 mm
BlayneyNew South Wales31 km SSE12°1°80 mm
CargoNew South Wales31 km WSW14°3°61 mm
CudalNew South Wales33 km W15°3°55 mm

The Almanac · Orange Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Orange by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°69 mm14 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February27°13°74 mm13 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
March24°11°56 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
April20°7°42 mm11 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
May15°4°50 mm9 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
June11°2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
July10°1°79 mm12 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
August12°1°80 mm13 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
September16°4°69 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October19°7°68 mm13 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November23°9°79 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
December26°11°82 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orange in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orange in August?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 12°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Orange?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and March.

How long are the days in Orange in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 58 min in June to 14 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Orange in August?

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

What should I pack for Orange in August?

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

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