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Sandy Beach Weather in August

Sandy Beach in August

The short of it: Sandy Beach in August averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 10° · rain 45 mm · daylight 11 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sandy Beach an average August high of 21°, a low of 10° and some 45 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 3 min in mid-August, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Sandy Beach runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Emerald Beach, 2 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Sandy Beach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 3 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Emerald BeachNew South Wales2 km SSW21°10°45 mm
WoolgoolgaNew South Wales4 km N21°10°45 mm
MullawayNew South Wales7 km N21°9°45 mm
Moonee BeachNew South Wales8 km SSW21°9°44 mm
Arrawarra HeadlandNew South Wales9 km N21°9°45 mm
BuccaNew South Wales9 km W20°8°41 mm
ArrawarraNew South Wales10 km N21°9°45 mm
Sapphire BeachNew South Wales10 km SSW21°9°45 mm

The Almanac · Sandy Beach 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 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

Climate of Sandy Beach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°20°161 mm17 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
February27°20°172 mm17 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°19°198 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April25°16°124 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
May22°13°139 mm14 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
June20°11°126 mm13 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
July20°9°55 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August21°10°45 mm15 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°12°50 mm15 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
October24°15°80 mm17 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
November25°17°137 mm18 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
December26°19°149 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sandy Beach in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sandy Beach in August?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Sandy Beach?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Sandy Beach in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in June to 14 h 5 min in December.

Does it snow in Sandy Beach in August?

Hardly — August nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sandy Beach in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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