01Weather
Melbourne weather in August
Afternoons in August average 15.4 °C (60 °F) and nights cool to 6.9 °C (44 °F). The month brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with July it is 1.4 °C warmer; September is 2.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 18 °C / 65 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 13 °C / 55 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 3 °C / 37 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.2 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 35 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 23.2 °C / -2.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 07:20 | 17:32 | 10.2 h |
| 15 August | 07:04 | 17:44 | 10.7 h |
| 31 August | 06:42 | 17:58 | 11.3 h |
Daylight grows by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
03Crowds
How busy Melbourne is in August
quiet The main sights are quiet in August. What drives it:
- Melbourne International Film Festival
- late winter
- cheapest hotels
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in Australia fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Melbourne in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne International Film Festival | August | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Melbourne in August
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is late winter, with afternoons around 15 °C, the Film Festival drawing cinema-goers for two weeks and the first wattle in bloom in the parks. It is the quietest and cheapest month for international visitors. Days lengthen, and sunny afternoons in the gardens begin to feel like spring by the end. Rain falls on about ten days.
The Melbourne Writers Festival and the Royal Melbourne Show in September follow. The AFL finals race fills the stadiums in the last weeks of the home-and-away season. Daylight grows from ten hours to eleven. For spring, the Grand Final and the spring school holidays, see September.
09Compare
Melbourne month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 16 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 27 °C | 15 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| March | 25 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 21 °C | 11 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 17 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 14 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 14 °C | 6 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 15 °C | 7 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 8 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 20 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 23 °C | 12 °C | 9 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 25 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Melbourne.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney in August | 20 °C | 6 |
| Singapore in August | 32 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in August | 34 °C | 23 |
| Shanghai in August | 34 °C | 14 |
| Kyoto in August | 34 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in August | 32 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Melbourne in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
August is a good month to visit Melbourne. Daytime highs average 15 °C (60 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Melbourne in August?
Expect cool days around 15 °C (60 °F) and nights near 7 °C (44 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 18 °C, and one in ten stays below 13 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in August?
August brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Melbourne standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 35 percent.
What should I wear in Melbourne in August?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Melbourne crowded in August?
The main sights are quiet in August. Main drivers: Melbourne International Film Festival; late winter; cheapest hotels.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 17:44 and rises at 07:04, giving 10.7 hours of daylight.