What is the weather like in Canberra vs Melbourne in August?

In August, Canberra averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 46 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm.

Canberra vs Melbourne in August

Melbourne is the better pick in August — 77 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Canberra vs Melbourne — August climate, side by side

	Canberra	Melbourne
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	13°C
Avg high / low	15° / 0°	16° / 8°
Rainfall	46 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	6	10
Humidity	82%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	26	32

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Canberra vs Melbourne in August — FAQ

Is August better in Canberra or Melbourne?: Melbourne is the better pick in August — 77 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Melbourne in August?: In August, Canberra averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 46 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm.