Lithgow in August
August in Lithgow is peak winter, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 13.7 degrees.
Daytime highs average 13.7 degrees, dropping to 4.6 degrees overnight. That's a 9-degree swing between day and night. You'll see your breath on those cold mornings, but the days warm up nicely.
At 13.7 degrees, August sits 4.3 degrees below the annual average of 18.0 degrees.
Rainfall in August averages 33mm 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 13.0 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
With a Comfort Score of 2.6/10, August is not the most comfortable time to visit.
For your suitcase: warm layers including a coat, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in August.
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 Lithgow stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 10 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 16 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 17 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How August Compares
Lithgow's monthly climate at a glance. August is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.3 | 14.4 | 135mm | 9.4 |
| Feb | 24.1 | 13.8 | 74mm | 10.0 |
| Mar | 22.3 | 11.7 | 46mm | 9.0 |
| Apr | 17.2 | 7.6 | 170mm | 4.4 |
| May | 13.5 | 5.6 | 78mm | 1.5 |
| Jun | 10.0 | 2.2 | 89mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 9.2 | 2.5 | 30mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 13.7 | 4.6 | 33mm | 2.6 |
| Sep | 15.4 | 5.2 | 39mm | 4.5 |
| Oct | 18.1 | 7.1 | 34mm | 6.5 |
| Nov | 23.1 | 11.7 | 89mm | 9.6 |
| Dec | 25.6 | 13.0 | 55mm | 9.5 |