The weather in August in Melbourne

It's cool to moderate in August in Melbourne with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Melbourne. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Melbourne, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2021, Melbourne reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 70 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Melbourne

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Melbourne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Melbourne New York
Average temperature 15°C 30°C
Max. temperature 17°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 70 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Melbourne with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Melbourne, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Melbourne

Temperature in August in Melbourne over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Melbourne, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Melbourne

Total precipitation in August in Melbourne over the years

Daily UV index in August in Melbourne

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Melbourne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Melbourne by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Melbourne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.