Launceston weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Launceston, Tasmania in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Launceston averages 14°C by day and 6°C at night. The wettest month is usually June.
August in Launceston averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 6°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Launceston sees roughly 809 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Launceston forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Launceston weather by month
what to expect in Launceston through the yearHere is Launceston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Launceston by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Launceston, scoring 91/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 90. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .