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Parramatta Weather in August

Parramatta in August

The short of it: Parramatta in August averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 7° · rain 46 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Parramatta an average August high of 20°, a low of 7° and some 46 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 46 mm of rain.

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. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Parramatta runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Westmead, 2 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Parramatta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WestmeadNew South Wales2 km NW20°7°43 mm
MerrylandsNew South Wales3 km SW20°7°43 mm
GranvilleNew South Wales3 km S20°7°46 mm
AuburnNew South Wales5 km SE20°7°46 mm
GreystanesNew South Wales5 km W19°7°42 mm
CarlingfordNew South Wales6 km NE19°7°53 mm
LidcombeNew South Wales6 km SSE20°7°46 mm
Baulkham HillsNew South Wales7 km N19°7°43 mm
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The Almanac · Parramatta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 46 mm of rain.

Climate of Parramatta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°90 mm17 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦
February29°19°120 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March27°17°99 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April24°13°69 mm12 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°56 mm12 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°88 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July18°7°48 mm13 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August20°7°46 mm13 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
September23°10°51 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October25°13°58 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November26°15°78 mm14 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December28°17°70 mm16 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Parramatta in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Parramatta in August?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 46 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Parramatta?

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

How long are the days in Parramatta 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 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Parramatta in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Parramatta in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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