What to do in August in Australia - 2025
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is the sixth largest country in the world , mostly desert), the largest in Oceania and Australasia. It has a population of more than 25 million, almost entirely resident on the coast. Its capital is Canberra, while the most populated city is Sydney, followed by Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Before we have a look at what you can do in Australia, let's first look at the weather you can expect in August.
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August weather in Australia
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in August in Australia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if August is comfortable or humidGenerally, August in Australia will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 64°F / 18°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 50°F / 10°C.
Australia has rainy days in August. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2 inches / 52 mm of rain during the whole month.
Things to see and do in Australia
Australia has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.
Shopping in Australia
Sydney is the largest city and is known as the mecca for fashion lovers where you can always spot the latest trends. Shopping in Sydney has endless options, the most famous being as follows:
Queen Victoria building: for fashion lovers.
Pitt Street mall: for local boutique stores.
The Rocks: for traditional handicrafts.
Melbourne is Australia’s capital city for shopping. Find out why what makes this city stand out in terms of shopping in Australia with the list below:
- Block Arcade: For shoes and chocolates
- Emporium: For luxury shopping
- Queen Victoria’s Market: For street fashion
Activities in Australia
Restaurants in Australia
Australian cuisine was mainly influenced by its British colonial heritage but with a history of immigration from other parts of Europe like Germany, Italy, Greece and Poland, the influence of these cultures has become more evident in Australian cuisine than its British beginnings. The large influx of Asian migrants has also left its mark on Australian cuisine.
- Friggitoria - 6/12 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
- Soho Restaurant and Bar - 2/4 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
- Mr. Wong - 3 Bridge Ln, Sydney NSW 2000
- Doc Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - 295 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
More things to see in Australia
More information about Australia
What to do in Australia in other months
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- What to do in February in Australia
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- What to do in April in Australia
- What to do in May in Australia
- What to do in June in Australia
- What to do in July in Australia
- What to do in September in Australia
- What to do in October in Australia
- What to do in November in Australia
- What to do in December in Australia
Weather in Australia for each month
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- Weather in Australia for October
- Weather in Australia for November
- Weather in Australia for December