South Melbourne Weather in August

What's the weather like in South Melbourne (Victoria) in August 2024?

The climate in South Melbourne during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in South Melbourne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

South Melbourne weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Nightly temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Average temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 13.3°C 56°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in South Melbourne with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in South Melbourne

South Melbourne average temperature in August

August rainfall

South Melbourne average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

South Melbourne average rain in August

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 South Melbourne in August 2024.

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South Melbourne weather stats

South Melbourne weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: June 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 12.7°C 54.9°F
Wettest month: May 64mm 2.5ins
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