Melbourne Weather in August
Australia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high14°C (57°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall65 mm (2.6 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10
In August, Melbourne has average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). August is winter in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 10.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
August is a good time to visit Melbourne (6.5/10), though December to April are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 14°C (57°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (50°F) |
| Rainfall | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 10.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.1 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Melbourne in August
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Melbourne weather in other months
Jan26°C / 15°C58 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 15°C48 mmExcellentMar24°C / 14°C48 mmExcellentApr20°C / 12°C60 mmExcellentMay17°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun14°C / 8°C63 mmGoodJul13°C / 7°C65 mmFairAug14°C / 7°C65 mmGoodSep16°C / 8°C62 mmGoodOct19°C / 10°C72 mmExcellentNov22°C / 12°C78 mmExcellentDec24°C / 13°C63 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit MelbourneSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Gold Coast22°C · 42 mm · Excellent
- Noumea22°C · 61 mm · Excellent
- Sydney18°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Cairns26°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Avarua24°C · 66 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Canberra13°C · 46 mm
- Hobart12°C · 67 mm
- Adelaide16°C · 46 mm
- Sydney18°C · 44 mm
- Gold Coast22°C · 42 mm
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.