Tennant Creek in August
August is right in the heart of winter for Tennant Creek, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Expect the mercury to hit around 30.4 degrees during the day and settle at 16.5 degrees after dark. Enough to keep you on your toes with the wardrobe. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
At 30.4 degrees, August sits 1.3 degrees below the annual average of 31.7 degrees.
The rain data says 1mm over 1 days. Dry as a bone, really.
Solar exposure averages 21.2 MJ/m2 per day in August, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
August scores a respectable 6.8/10 for overall comfort.
For your suitcase: loose cotton or linen gear, something warmer for mornings and evenings, and serious sun protection.
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
- Cotton or linen fabrics to stay cool
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How August in Tennant Creek stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 6 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 0 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 1 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How August Compares
Tennant Creek's monthly climate at a glance. August is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.2 | 25.1 | 271mm | 1.7 |
| Feb | 34.5 | 24.5 | 215mm | 2.2 |
| Mar | 31.1 | 22.6 | 304mm | 3.6 |
| Apr | 29.5 | 17.7 | 1mm | 7.6 |
| May | 27.9 | 16.6 | 9mm | 8.1 |
| Jun | 24.7 | 12.2 | 0mm | 10.0 |
| Jul | 23.7 | 11.4 | 4mm | 10.0 |
| Aug | 30.4 | 16.5 | 1mm | 6.8 |
| Sep | 32.2 | 19.5 | 21mm | 5.3 |
| Oct | 37.4 | 23.5 | 2mm | 1.0 |
| Nov | 36.3 | 24.9 | 82mm | 1.2 |
| Dec | 38.9 | 25.5 | 21mm | 1.0 |