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

In August, Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.

Melbourne vs Sydney in August

Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Melbourne vs Sydney — August climate, side by side

	Melbourne	Sydney
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	15°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	52 mm	97 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	76%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	32	46

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

Melbourne vs Sydney in August — FAQ

Is August better in Melbourne or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Sydney in August?: In August, Melbourne averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.