SeasonMapHervey Bay weather in August
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August in Hervey Bay: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Hervey Bay · #324 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hervey Bay in August
Other months in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay's forum is clear that January is the wrong month for the whale watching the town is famous for — the season doesn't open until later, running roughly July through November, so January visitors go home without a sighting. It's still hot, humid and good for swimming, though regulars warn to expect tropical downpours; Mon Repos, further along the coast, is flagged as worth the detour for nesting turtles instead.
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Hervey Bay climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hervey Bay in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyHervey Bay Whale Festival, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hervey Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHervey Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Hervey Bay in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Humpbacks in the bay
5 Jul – 25 Oct · usuallyWhale seasonBook earlyHumpbacks break their southern run in the flat water behind K'gari, mothers and calves resting for days at a time. The boats are back at Urangan by mid-afternoon and rarely miss.
- Festival
Hervey Bay Whale Festival
10 Jul – 30 AugMajor festivalCrowdedA Blessing of the Fleet opens whale season in July, and the festival proper lands on the last weekend of August: a family day, an illuminated night parade and a paddle-out tribute to the whales. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hervey Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Hervey Bay in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Hervey Bay?
- August in Hervey Bay: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Hervey Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Hervey Bay in August?
- In August, Hervey Bay averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 26.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hervey Bay in August?
- Hervey Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in August.
Other months in Hervey Bay
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Similar destinations in Oceania — August
Within 300 km: Brisbane's Humpbacks in Moreton Bay around 1 Jun – 5 Nov.