Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in August
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August14°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August56mm average rain
August is close to Melbourne's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August4.8 hours average sun
August is below Melbourne's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August11°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August27 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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