Melbourne weather in August (Victoria, Australia)

Will it be warm or cold in Melbourne this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Melbourne generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Melbourne in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Melbourne. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Melbourne climate page with graphs.

 

Melbourne, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Melbourne.

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