Melbourne in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Melbourne in august 2025
The weather in Melbourne in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
23%
22%
18%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
26%
26%
16%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
26%
26%
13%
Weather at 3am
47°F
25%
21%
20%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Melbourne in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Melbourne in august.
The climate of Melbourne in august is tolerable
In august in Melbourne, the climate is wet (with 3.7in of precipitation over 7 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that area this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Melbourne is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Melbourne in the month of august with a maximum record of 70°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 6% of the month.
Day length in Melbourne in august is 10:39. The sun rises at 08:05 and sunset is at 18:44.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city in Australia.
August: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in august, there are destinations with better weather than Melbourne:
In august, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Darwin, Mackay, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Fraser Island have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Alice Springs, Perth, Esperance, Port Macquarie and Streaky Bay have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Melbourne in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Melbourne in august 2024:
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 67°F
58°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Australia in august
Cities near Melbourne:
| Geelong in august | tolerable weather |
| Ballarat in august | very bad weather |
| Castlemaine in august | very bad weather |
| Bendigo in august | very bad weather |
| Traralgon in august | tolerable weather |
| Port Campbell National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Warrnambool in august | tolerable weather |
| Albury in august | very bad weather |
| Wannon (Victoria) in august | tolerable weather |
| Snowy Mountains in august | very bad weather |
| Wagga Wagga in august | very bad weather |
| Mount Gambier in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Melbourne in august:
Weather data for Melbourne for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Melbourne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Melbourne can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Melbourne.