Weather in August in Victoria
Planning a trip to Victoria this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Victoria in August?
Victoria is a region in Australia. The weather in Victoria in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During August, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Dinner Plain at 9°C to pleasant in Mildura at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Mildura and -0°C in Dinner Plain.For specific regional insights in Victoria, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mildura with an average of 22 mm to high rainfall in Marysville with 137 mm.Average sunshine
The city Melbourne usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Victoria climate page.
Where to go in Victoria in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Victoria?
Melbourne
In August Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Daylesford
In August Daylesford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bendigo
In August Bendigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Warrnambool
In August Warrnambool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ballarat
In August Ballarat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Victoria, in Australia.
Is August the best time to visit Victoria?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Melbourne, August may not be the ideal time to visit Victoria.
On average, the best time to visit Victoria is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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