Winton Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Winton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
6 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
40%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-6.1°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Winton August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 10.8°C (mean 19°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

Winton August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Winton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Winton was 2009 — when the month averaged 23.2°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 15.5°C. Typical August days reach 27.1°C with nights near 10.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.6°C→20.4°C+1.8°C
Max Temp26.7°C→28.5°C+1.8°C
Min Temp10.6°C→12.4°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–17.3°C4 yr (9%)
17.3°C–19.5°C27 yr (60%)
19.5°C–21.8°C12 yr (27%)
21.8°C–24.0°C2 yr (4%)

Winton August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Winton, averaging 6 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1996 with 33 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2019 and 2023, among others at 0 mm.

Winton August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winton during August averages 40%. The most humid August was 2005 at 57%, and the least humid was 2018 at 23%.

Winton August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winton. The sunniest August was 1984 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1998 at 5.

Winton August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winton during August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August was 1995 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1981 at 2.6 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Winton

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Winton

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Winton Weather by Month

Winton August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.1°C18.9°C19.1°C18.9°C20.3°C+2.2°C
Avg High26.1°C27.0°C27.3°C27.3°C28.4°C+2.3°C
Avg Low10.0°C10.8°C10.8°C10.5°C12.3°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain6 mm8 mm6 mm5 mm5 mm0 mm

Extreme August Records in Winton

🔥Warmest August37.4°C2024
🧊Coldest August2.3°C1990
🌧️Wettest August33 mm1996
🏜️Driest August0 mm1991
🌬️Windiest August4.2 m/s1995

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Winton 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 2.3°C (1990) to a record high of 37.4°C (2024).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm, with a wettest year of 33 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Winton?

One of the best times to visit Winton

August is one of the best times to visit Winton. Expect days averaging 27.1°C and nights around 10.8°C (mean 19°C) — cooler than Winton's yearly average — with low rainfall (6 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Winton'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 →

Winton Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 10.8°C (mean 19°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 6 mm of rainfall in Winton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 33 mm (1996), and the driest just 0 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 40% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 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 26.7°C to 28.5°C and overnight lows from 10.6°C to 12.4°C over the same span.
August Weather in Winton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.7°C18.6°C10.5°C34.2°C4.0°C3 mm39%3.1 m/s5.4
202430.6°C22.4°C14.3°C37.4°C9.4°C7 mm41%2.9 m/s5.4
202329.6°C21.5°C13.5°C33.8°C9.1°C0 mm35%2.8 m/s5.6
202226.9°C19.0°C11.2°C33.3°C5.8°C13 mm43%3.4 m/s5.2
202128.6°C20.6°C12.7°C34.8°C7.3°C3 mm33%3.3 m/s5.6
202027.9°C19.7°C11.4°C34.2°C6.5°C6 mm34%3.2 m/s5.7
201927.0°C18.8°C10.7°C32.9°C5.7°C0 mm31%3.4 m/s5.7
201827.6°C18.6°C9.6°C33.2°C5.0°C0 mm23%3.1 m/s5.8
201728.9°C20.0°C11.2°C33.9°C8.0°C0 mm26%3 m/s5.9
201626.2°C18.8°C11.4°C31.2°C5.2°C11 mm53%3.4 m/s5.3
201527.9°C19.5°C11.0°C34.6°C6.0°C1 mm32%3.2 m/s5.6
201425.9°C18.0°C10.1°C29.3°C6.3°C12 mm42%3.5 m/s5.5
201329.5°C20.5°C11.6°C34.3°C7.6°C0 mm26%2.8 m/s5.8
201226.8°C17.9°C9.0°C33.6°C3.2°C0 mm41%2.7 m/s5.8
201127.3°C19.1°C10.9°C32.7°C6.9°C0 mm39%3.2 m/s5.6
201025.7°C17.8°C9.9°C35.1°C4.2°C24 mm51%3.5 m/s5.2
2009 🔥32.0°C23.2°C14.3°C36.5°C8.1°C0 mm29%2.7 m/s5.7
200825.2°C16.9°C8.6°C34.1°C3.9°C0 mm44%3.4 m/s5.5
200726.2°C18.7°C11.2°C30.4°C4.9°C7 mm54%3.2 m/s5.1
200628.1°C19.3°C10.5°C32.5°C6.7°C0 mm32%3 m/s5.8
200524.7°C17.3°C9.9°C30.5°C3.4°C30 mm57%3.4 m/s5.2
200427.1°C18.6°C10.1°C32.1°C6.0°C5 mm28%2.9 m/s5.6
200328.5°C20.2°C11.9°C34.0°C4.0°C12 mm38%3.1 m/s5.4
200227.2°C18.9°C10.6°C33.6°C6.3°C5 mm32%3.1 m/s5.4
200126.9°C18.5°C10.1°C31.0°C5.6°C0 mm32%2.8 m/s5.6
200027.4°C19.3°C11.1°C35.7°C5.7°C1 mm39%3 m/s5.5
199927.5°C19.9°C12.3°C31.7°C6.5°C0 mm37%3.6 m/s5.7
199827.3°C19.7°C12.1°C32.6°C3.8°C23 mm55%3.3 m/s5
199727.0°C19.0°C11.0°C31.1°C5.7°C0 mm34%3.1 m/s5.4
1996 🌧️27.0°C18.9°C10.7°C32.3°C3.1°C33 mm46%3.2 m/s5.2
199526.4°C18.8°C11.2°C31.1°C3.7°C2 mm44%4.2 m/s5.4
199426.0°C17.6°C9.3°C30.3°C3.7°C0 mm31%3.3 m/s5.4
199327.5°C19.5°C11.5°C31.8°C4.2°C19 mm37%3.2 m/s5.3
199228.2°C19.9°C11.7°C35.5°C5.7°C4 mm32%3.2 m/s5.6
199128.1°C19.4°C10.7°C34.5°C6.2°C0 mm27%3.1 m/s5.7
199024.6°C16.3°C7.9°C30.9°C2.3°C2 mm52%2.9 m/s5.7
1989 ❄️24.1°C15.5°C7.0°C35.4°C2.6°C0 mm49%3 m/s5.8
198826.2°C18.6°C11.0°C33.8°C3.6°C21 mm50%3.6 m/s5.3
198726.8°C18.7°C10.6°C34.7°C5.8°C3 mm40%3.3 m/s5.6
198624.9°C16.7°C8.6°C30.8°C3.1°C7 mm45%2.9 m/s5.6
198527.7°C19.4°C11.1°C35.0°C4.6°C11 mm44%3 m/s5.6
198425.5°C17.4°C9.3°C32.2°C3.5°C1 mm53%2.9 m/s6
198326.8°C18.9°C11.0°C33.6°C4.5°C6 mm50%3.5 m/s—
198226.8°C19.5°C12.1°C30.3°C4.6°C1 mm39%3.9 m/s—
198126.5°C18.0°C9.6°C30.9°C4.6°C2 mm48%2.6 m/s—

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

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Winton August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winton in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.1°C with lows near 10.8°C (mean 19°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winton in August?▼

August averages 6 mm of rainfall in Winton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 33 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest August on record in Winton?▼

The hottest August reached 37.4°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 2.3°C in 1990.

Has August in Winton 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 26.7°C to 28.5°C and overnight lows from 10.6°C to 12.4°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Winton?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Winton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.1°C daytime highs and 10.8°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Winton?▼

Not quite — August is the 3rd coolest month in Winton, averaging 19°C.

What should I pack for Winton in August?▼

For August in Winton, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.1°C and lows of 10.8°C.

Is Winton humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 40% — relatively dry.

How windy is Winton in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1995).

Which August had the most rainfall in Winton?▼

The wettest August on record was 1996 with 33 mm. On average, August sees 6 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 Winton 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.