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Melbourne in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Melbourne in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 11 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
33/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: none
Melbourne · AugustPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 7 °C
- Sea
- 11 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 13 | 7 | 14 | 65 | 2.4 | 84 | 3.5 | 12 | 29 |
| August (selected) | 14 | 7 | 14 | 68 | 3.4 | 82 | 3.6 | 11 | 33 |
| September | 16 | 8 | 13 | 69 | 4.8 | 78 | 3.5 | 12 | 42 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (33/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | -4 | -0.9 °C | -0.2 °C | ±0 | -3.6 mm | -1 h | +2.6 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.3 °C |
| September | +9 | +2 °C | +1.1 °C | -1.1 | +0.5 mm | +1.4 h | -3.4 % | -0.1 m/s | +1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Melbourne in August?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Melbourne in August?
The sea is about 11 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in August?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 68 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Melbourne. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. August is not among them.