Australia (Melbourne) · August
Low seasonAustralia · Oceania
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)18– (64–)40 (104) | 26° (79°)18– (64–)37 (99) | 24° (75°)16– (61–)35 (95) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)28 (82) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 14° (57°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 14° (57°)10– (50–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)30 (86) | 23° (73°)14– (57–)35 (95) | 25° (77°)16– (61–)38 (100) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)15 (59) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)11 (52) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)19 (66) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)19 (66) |
☀️Sunshine | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 5h UV 5 | 4h UV 4 | 4h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 6 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 |
🌊Water Temp | 21° (70°) | 22° (72°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) | 15° (59°) | 13° (55°) | 12° (54°) | 12° (54°) | 13° (55°) | 15° (59°) | 18° (64°) | 20° (68°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d42mm (1.7") | 3d39mm (1.5") | 3d33mm (1.3") | 5d50mm (2.0") | 5d40mm (1.6") | 5d37mm (1.5") | 6d40mm (1.6") | 6d41mm (1.6") | 6d43mm (1.7") | 5d45mm (1.8") | 6d57mm (2.3") | 5d49mm (1.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
August in Australia (Melbourne) is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C (59°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 8°C (46°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (41 mm (1.6 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 12°C (54°F), the water is still quite cool in August — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winter means coat, scarf and footy: at weekends the Australian-rules stadium is the real meeting point of the city. Days are short and often grey, and at night the temperature nears freezing. In return, coffee culture, art and festivals are hard to beat in these months.
Packing list for Australia (Melbourne) in August
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Australia (Melbourne)?
- August is not an optimal month for Australia (Melbourne) (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in Australia (Melbourne) in August?
- In August, Australia (Melbourne) sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 8°C (46°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F).
- How much rain falls in Australia (Melbourne) in August?
- In August, Australia (Melbourne) receives an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Australia (Melbourne) get in August?
- Australia (Melbourne) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in August — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Australia (Melbourne) in August?
- Water temperature in Australia (Melbourne) in August averages 12°C (54°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
