Monthly climate guide
Launceston weather in August
Expect cool weather in Launceston in August: afternoons reach about 11°C (52°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). Around 87 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- August brings late winter to Launceston — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- August is among Launceston's three coolest months.
- Launceston is usually about 2°C cooler than Melbourne, 440 km away, in August.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
3°C
37°F
Rainfall
87 mm
some rain
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Launceston weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm | 63% | 55% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 51°F | 43 mm | 67% | 59% |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 77 mm | 73% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 58 mm | 80% | 58% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 80 mm | 87% | 58% |
| June | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 74 mm | 90% | 57% |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 82 mm | 90% | 61% |
| August | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 87 mm | 88% | 59% |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 67 mm | 84% | 60% |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 59 mm | 79% | 60% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 63 mm | 74% | 63% |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 49°F | 58 mm | 68% | 60% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Launceston?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Launceston →Other Australia cities in August
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Launceston in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Launceston?
August is cool in Launceston, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Launceston in August?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Launceston in August?
Launceston typically gets around 87 mm of rain in August — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Launceston (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.