Bongaree Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Bongaree

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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20.3°C
Avg Low
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14.1°C
Avg Temp
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17.2°C
Avg Rain
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51 mm
Avg Humidity
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69%
Avg Wind
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3 m/s
Avg Solar
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4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Bongaree August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Bongaree, with average highs near 20.3°C and lows around 14.1°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 51 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

Bongaree August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Bongaree. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Bongaree was 2024 — when the month averaged 19.8°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 15°C. Typical August days reach 20.3°C with nights near 14.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.4°C→18.2°C+1.8°C
Max Temp19.4°C→21.3°C+1.9°C
Min Temp13.4°C→15.2°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.3°C6 yr (13%)
16.3°C–17.5°C18 yr (40%)
17.5°C–18.8°C19 yr (42%)
18.8°C–20.0°C2 yr (4%)

Bongaree August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Bongaree, averaging 51 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2007 with 217 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 1 mm.

Bongaree August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bongaree during August averages 69%. The most humid August was 1999 at 79%, and the least humid was 2018 at 58%.

Bongaree August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bongaree. The sunniest Augusts were 2013 and 2018 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2007 at 3.8.

Bongaree August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bongaree during August is 3 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2002 and 2014 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest were 2009 and 2022 at 2.6 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Bongaree

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Cool
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Bongaree

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bongaree Weather by Month

Bongaree August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.4°C17.0°C17.5°C17.5°C18.1°C+1.7°C
Avg High19.3°C19.9°C20.7°C20.8°C21.2°C+1.9°C
Avg Low13.5°C14.1°C14.3°C14.2°C15.0°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain65 mm44 mm57 mm51 mm32 mm-33 mm

Extreme August Records in Bongaree

🔥Warmest August29.5°C2024
🧊Coldest August8.0°C1989
🌧️Wettest August217 mm2007
🏜️Driest August1 mm2012
🌬️Windiest August3.7 m/s2002

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Bongaree have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 8°C (1989) to a record high of 29.5°C (2024).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 51 mm, with a wettest year of 217 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Bongaree?

A good time to visit Bongaree

August is a good time to visit Bongaree, with days averaging 20.3°C and nights around 14.1°C (mean 17.2°C, cooler than Bongaree's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. October and April are marginally more temperate, but August still suits most travellers.

See Bongaree's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bongaree Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Bongaree, with average highs near 20.3°C and lows around 14.1°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 51 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 51 mm of rainfall in Bongaree, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 217 mm (2007), and the driest just 1 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 69% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 13.4°C to 15.2°C over the same span.
August Weather in Bongaree, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.2°C17.3°C14.4°C24.0°C9.9°C57 mm73%3 m/s4.1
2024 🔥22.8°C19.8°C16.9°C29.5°C12.0°C64 mm74%3 m/s4.1
202322.2°C19.3°C16.3°C26.1°C12.9°C28 mm69%3 m/s4.2
202219.4°C16.5°C13.5°C22.0°C9.8°C16 mm75%2.6 m/s4.1
202121.7°C18.2°C14.7°C24.8°C11.0°C8 mm67%2.7 m/s4.4
202021.1°C17.5°C13.9°C24.5°C10.6°C20 mm65%2.9 m/s4.5
201921.3°C17.9°C14.6°C24.6°C10.5°C12 mm65%2.7 m/s4.5
201821.7°C17.7°C13.7°C25.0°C10.1°C10 mm58%2.8 m/s4.8
201722.5°C18.6°C14.7°C27.9°C11.5°C5 mm62%2.9 m/s4.7
201620.6°C17.7°C14.7°C23.6°C11.3°C48 mm71%3.1 m/s4.2
201521.0°C17.6°C14.2°C24.5°C9.3°C92 mm71%2.7 m/s4.2
201420.0°C17.3°C14.7°C24.2°C13.1°C145 mm72%3.7 m/s4
201321.3°C17.7°C14.1°C24.4°C9.9°C2 mm69%2.7 m/s4.8
201219.7°C16.4°C13.1°C22.7°C10.4°C1 mm68%2.8 m/s4.7
201120.1°C17.3°C14.6°C22.0°C11.1°C98 mm72%3.1 m/s4
201020.1°C16.9°C13.6°C23.5°C10.5°C95 mm68%3.2 m/s4
200922.0°C18.6°C15.2°C27.0°C12.5°C10 mm71%2.6 m/s4.6
200818.8°C15.6°C12.5°C22.3°C8.1°C7 mm67%2.9 m/s4.5
2007 🌧️20.5°C17.6°C14.7°C24.2°C10.7°C217 mm73%3.3 m/s3.8
200621.1°C17.8°C14.5°C26.2°C11.5°C56 mm68%3 m/s4.3
200520.3°C17.5°C14.7°C22.9°C9.4°C25 mm68%3.4 m/s4.2
200421.6°C17.7°C13.9°C24.7°C10.7°C20 mm61%3.3 m/s4.6
200320.7°C17.6°C14.6°C25.0°C8.9°C52 mm71%3.3 m/s4
200220.4°C17.5°C14.7°C23.8°C11.2°C130 mm69%3.7 m/s4
200120.9°C17.3°C13.8°C24.0°C10.9°C16 mm60%3 m/s4.6
200020.7°C17.4°C14.0°C24.5°C10.3°C35 mm65%3.2 m/s4.4
199918.6°C16.5°C14.4°C20.6°C9.7°C94 mm79%3.2 m/s4
199820.7°C18.4°C16.1°C22.9°C9.8°C109 mm77%3.6 m/s3.9
199720.0°C17.1°C14.2°C23.3°C9.6°C20 mm67%3 m/s4.3
199620.0°C16.9°C13.8°C23.9°C9.1°C29 mm72%2.9 m/s4.2
199520.5°C17.5°C14.6°C25.4°C8.8°C39 mm67%3.1 m/s4.3
199419.5°C16.6°C13.8°C22.9°C8.9°C35 mm68%3 m/s4.4
199320.7°C17.7°C14.8°C24.5°C9.4°C78 mm69%3 m/s4.2
199219.6°C16.4°C13.2°C23.1°C9.6°C24 mm69%3.2 m/s4.4
199121.5°C17.8°C14.0°C24.9°C10.2°C3 mm61%3.1 m/s4.6
1990 ❄️18.4°C15.0°C11.7°C21.9°C8.8°C12 mm68%3.5 m/s4.4
198917.9°C15.1°C12.2°C21.6°C8.0°C69 mm72%3 m/s4.5
198819.2°C16.8°C14.4°C22.3°C8.5°C92 mm78%3.3 m/s4.1
198720.0°C17.3°C14.6°C21.9°C10.9°C88 mm73%3.1 m/s4.2
198619.2°C16.2°C13.3°C22.4°C11.0°C78 mm69%2.9 m/s4
198519.1°C16.3°C13.5°C23.9°C8.9°C56 mm72%2.7 m/s4
198419.3°C15.8°C12.3°C21.8°C8.9°C26 mm70%2.8 m/s4.5
198318.6°C16.2°C13.8°C20.6°C9.4°C70 mm74%3 m/s—
198219.7°C17.3°C14.9°C22.5°C9.7°C68 mm70%3 m/s—
198120.5°C16.5°C12.5°C24.4°C9.7°C44 mm61%3.2 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bongaree August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bongaree in August?▼

The average high in August is around 20.3°C with lows near 14.1°C (mean 17.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bongaree in August?▼

August averages 51 mm of rainfall in Bongaree, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 217 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest August on record in Bongaree?▼

The hottest August reached 29.5°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 8°C in 1989.

Has August in Bongaree gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 13.4°C to 15.2°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Bongaree?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Bongaree and one of the drier months, so plan for around 20.3°C daytime highs and 14.1°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Bongaree?▼

Not quite — August is the 2nd coolest month in Bongaree, averaging 17.2°C.

What should I pack for Bongaree in August?▼

For August in Bongaree, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.3°C and lows of 14.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bongaree humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 69% — moderately humid.

How windy is Bongaree in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.7 m/s (2002).

Which August had the most rainfall in Bongaree?▼

The wettest August on record was 2007 with 217 mm. On average, August sees 51 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bongaree behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.