Temperatures in August
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Melbourne in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Melbourne with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne will be around 16°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
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.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Melbourne. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Melbourne in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
70 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
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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.
Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Melbourne. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Melbourne in August
With 22°C, Melbourne hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Melbourne
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Melbourne, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Melbourne
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Melbourne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Melbourne.
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.
Temperature in August in Melbourne Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Melbourne, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Melbourne Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Melbourne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Melbourne
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Average Weather in Melbourne by Month
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