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

In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm.

Christchurch vs Melbourne in August

Melbourne is the better pick in August — 77 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Melbourne — August climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Melbourne
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	13°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	16° / 8°
Rainfall	43 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	81%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	22	32

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

Christchurch vs Melbourne in August — FAQ

Is August better in Christchurch or Melbourne?: Melbourne is the better pick in August — 77 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Melbourne in August?: In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm.