Melbourne weather in August
August in Melbourne: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Melbourne · #362 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Melbourne climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Melbourne in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
- August in Melbourne: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Melbourne on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in August?
- In August, Melbourne averages a daily high of 13.9°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 53.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Melbourne in August?
- Melbourne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in August.