Can you swim in Australia in summer? In August sea water temperature in some cities of Australia is above 20°C and it is enough for comfortable bathing. Based on average water temperature observations over the past ten years, the warmest sea in Australia in August was 26.7°C (in Darwin), and the coldest water 10.4°C (in Lauderdale). To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Australia
Several popular Australia resorts with average ocean temperatures in August over the past years. For sea temperatures in other locations, select a state below or search
The map shows Australia average temperature water in August in some coastal cities
For the searchability, all Australia cities and resorts are separated by state. To find the temperature of the water, select the state and then the city. If you do not know in which state the place is of interest to you, go to the section Australia all cities and resorts
To find out what the water temperature was in Australia any day over a period of the last ten years, select the month