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Aus Weather in August

Aus in August

The short of it: Aus in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 4° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 11 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & November

Thirty years of records give Aus an average August high of 18°, a low of 4° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 11 min in mid-August, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and November.

Against its neighbours, Aus runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Bethanie, 91 km to the ENE, is 5° warmer by day.

August in Aus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 11 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BethanieKaras Region91 km ENE23°7°1.0 mm
LüderitzKaras Region110 km W20°10°2.0 mm
Rosh PinahKaras Region153 km SSE23°8°4.0 mm
BersebaKaras Region168 km ENE25°7°0.0 mm
KeetmanshoopKaras Region186 km E25°8°1.0 mm
TsesKaras Region205 km ENE26°7°0.0 mm
OranjemundKaras Region210 km S21°8°6.0 mm
MaltahöheHardap Region216 km NNE22°5°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Aus 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 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Aus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°16 mm13 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°13°28 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°12°21 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°9°17 mm11 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°6°7.0 mm11 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°3°5.0 mm13 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°3°3.0 mm14 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August18°4°5.0 mm14 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°9°9.0 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December25°12°7.0 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aus in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aus in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Aus?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and November.

How long are the days in Aus in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 28 min in June to 13 h 48 min in December.

Does it snow in Aus in August?

Hardly — August nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Aus in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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