The climate in Victoria during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
August is in the winter in Victoria and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
Average temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 117 mm 4.6 ins |
Rainy days | 17 days |
Sea temperature | 26.4°C 79.6°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 22.7kph 14 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Victoria with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Victoria in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | April | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | June | 66mm 2.6ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 8.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
Wettest month: | January | 381mm 15ins |