Melbourne weather in August
Melbourne in August averages 11°C (51°F), 41 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, August is the third coldest, the sixth driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (51°F)
7–15°C · 44–59°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in August?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in August?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
August compared with July and September
August in Melbourne is 0.8°C warmer than July and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
August in Melbourne is 2°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in August
On 15 August the sun is up for 10 hours 40 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 07:04 and setting about 17:44 local time.
August ends 1 hour 2 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 6 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
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How August compares with the rest of the year
August is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in August
August climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 11°C (51°F) in August, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 15°C (59°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. August sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. August averages 11°C (51°F) against 13°C (55°F) in September — 2°C cooler.
August is 0.8°C warmer than July, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; August sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what August is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 40 minutes of daylight in mid-August, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 August, sunrise is about 07:04 and sunset about 17:44 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 2 minutes longer than it starts.
