Jindabyne in August
Planning a trip to Jindabyne in August? Here's the honest weather briefing for what winter looks like on the ground.
Expect the mercury to hit around 12.4 degrees during the day and settle at 0.8 degrees after dark. You'll see your breath on those cold mornings, but the days warm up nicely.
At 12.4 degrees, August sits 4.7 degrees below the annual average of 17.1 degrees.
Rainfall in August averages 26mm over about 7 days. That means roughly a 23% chance of rain on any given day, decent odds for a dry day.
Sunshine-wise, August delivers around 12.0 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
August scores 1.0/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
For your suitcase: a proper winter jacket, and serious sun protection.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Jindabyne in August with another destination.
August at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in August. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Warm layers including a heavy jacket or coat
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- Thermal undergarments for cold nights
- A light rain jacket just in case
Coming From Overseas?
How August in Jindabyne stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 12 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 18 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 19 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How August Compares
Jindabyne's monthly climate at a glance. August is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.6 | 12.2 | 147mm | 9.4 |
| Feb | 24.4 | 11.0 | 29mm | 10.0 |
| Mar | 22.6 | 9.0 | 22mm | 9.8 |
| Apr | 16.0 | 5.2 | 49mm | 4.3 |
| May | 12.4 | 2.7 | 70mm | 1.0 |
| Jun | 7.9 | 1.0 | 74mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 8.2 | -0.7 | 68mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 12.4 | 0.8 | 26mm | 1.0 |
| Sep | 13.3 | 2.4 | 65mm | 1.6 |
| Oct | 17.2 | 4.3 | 40mm | 5.7 |
| Nov | 22.4 | 9.9 | 102mm | 9.2 |
| Dec | 24.5 | 10.4 | 22mm | 10.0 |