The climate in Melbourne during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.9°C 89.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.4°C 65°F |
Average temperature | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 24°C 75.3°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 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 Melbourne in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Driest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
Wettest month: | May | 126mm 5ins |