Monthly climate guide
Melbourne weather in August
With highs near 13°C (56°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), August feels cool in Melbourne. Rainfall averages about 65 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- Just 440 km apart, but Melbourne runs about 2°C warmer than Launceston this month.
- Seasonally, August counts as late winter in Melbourne — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only one month is cooler in Melbourne than August.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Federation Square and Queen Victoria Market.
Avg high
13°C
56°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
65 mm
some rain
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Melbourne weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 57 mm | 65% | 49% |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 60°F | 57 mm | 68% | 50% |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 58°F | 49 mm | 69% | 51% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 62 mm | 74% | 56% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 49°F | 74 mm | 79% | 59% |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 66 mm | 85% | 59% |
| July | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 44°F | 63 mm | 85% | 62% |
| August | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 44°F | 65 mm | 82% | 61% |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 47°F | 60 mm | 78% | 59% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 49°F | 61 mm | 73% | 59% |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 75 mm | 70% | 61% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 56°F | 60 mm | 67% | 53% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
Our Melbourne guide recommends: March to May or September to November, for milder, more predictable weather.
Pack a layer even in summer — Melbourne's weather can shift quickly, especially with the 'southerly change' that follows hot days.
Best time to visit Melbourne →Other Australia cities in August
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Melbourne in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
August is a reasonable time for Melbourne: highs around 13°C and about 65 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Melbourne in August?
Average highs are about 13°C (56°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in August?
Melbourne typically gets around 65 mm of rain in August — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
March to May or September to November, for milder, more predictable weather.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Melbourne (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.