Melbourne in August: a seasonal travel plan
Melbourne, Australia. In august, the average daytime high is 13.7 °C and the night-time low is 7.0 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Selected month: August
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 13.7 °C
- Nighttime low
- 7.0 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 62.7 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 13.9
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 13.2 | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| Days 11–20 | 14.0 | 7.3 | 4.8 |
| From day 21 | 14.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 |
What this month is like
Melbourne, Australia. In august, the average daytime high is 13.7 °C and the night-time low is 7.0 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 13.9 wet days on average, with about 62.7 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 10.7 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 12.9 °C, August — 13.7 °C, next month — 16.0 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 14.1, 13.9 and 11.6.
Things to do
Melbourne grew along the Yarra, where a grid of lanes and trams gives way to parks and dockland quarters. The centre is easy on foot, and trams run from Flinders Street station to St Kilda beach and the neighbourhood cafés.
Laneways and the market
Start in the lanes between Collins and Bourke streets, where murals cover the walls and coffee bars open early. Then walk to Queen Victoria Market for cheese, fish, bread and seasonal fruit, with cheap food counters around the sheds.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Follow the paths of the Royal Botanic Gardens down to the Yarra, then climb to the Shrine of Remembrance. Continue along St Kilda Road to the National Gallery of Victoria and stay for the Australian rooms.
St Kilda
Tram 96 reaches St Kilda in about half an hour. Walk the foreshore to the pier, where people gather towards evening, then return to Acland Street for coffee and pastries in the old cake shops.
Where to stay
Fitzroy
Fitzroy suits bars, wine shops and vintage stores along Brunswick Street. The centre is twenty minutes away by tram, but evenings are loud and good rooms are hard to find.
Carlton
Carlton works for families and anyone who likes Italian cooking on Lygon Street. Museums and gardens are within walking distance, though nightlife ends early and parking in the lanes costs money.
Southbank
Southbank sits on the Yarra opposite the centre, with a promenade, casino and restaurants. The skyline view is good, but evenings are crowded and expensive, and beaches need a tram ride.
Getting to and around Melbourne
Tullamarine airport lies about twenty kilometres from the centre, with the SkyBus reaching Southern Cross in roughly half an hour. Trams are the main way around: rides inside the central grid are free, and lines run to Fitzroy, St Kilda and the riverfront. Walking covers the grid, and City Loop trains serve the outer districts.
Three days in Melbourne
The centre and its lanes
Walk the lanes from Collins Street to Federation Square, then come out on the Yarra promenade. Visit Queen Victoria Market in the afternoon and spend the evening in the bars of Fitzroy.
Gardens and galleries
Begin in the Royal Botanic Gardens and at the Shrine of Remembrance, then cross to the National Gallery of Victoria. Walk Southbank after lunch and go up to a viewing deck above the river.
St Kilda and the beach
Take the tram to St Kilda, follow the foreshore to the pier and have breakfast in a cake shop on Acland Street. Return through Albert Park, leaving time for dinner.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 15.4 | 76.3 | 9.4 | 14.5 |
| February | 25.1 | 15.1 | 38.5 | 5.4 | 13.5 |
| March | 23.8 | 14.5 | 53.5 | 8.8 | 12.3 |
| April | 19.9 | 11.9 | 68.1 | 8.4 | 11.1 |
| May | 16.4 | 9.5 | 62.8 | 12.5 | 10.1 |
| June | 13.6 | 7.5 | 57.9 | 12.1 | 9.6 |
| July | 12.9 | 6.6 | 60.4 | 14.1 | 9.8 |
| August | 13.7 | 7.0 | 62.7 | 13.9 | 10.7 |
| September | 16.0 | 8.0 | 57.2 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| October | 19.0 | 9.8 | 91.1 | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| November | 21.2 | 11.8 | 79.9 | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| December | 24.0 | 13.4 | 66.7 | 9.3 | 14.7 |
Frequently asked questions
Melbourne: what is the temperature in August?
The average daytime high is 13.7 °C and the night-time low is 7.0 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in August?
On average, there are 13.9 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 62.7 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in August?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 13.2 °C; 11–20 — 14.0 °C; 21 to month-end — 14.1 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in August?
The average is 10.7 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Melbourne worth visiting in August?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 13.7 °C and nights around 7.0 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Melbourne on a wet day in August?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Melbourne in August?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 10.7 hours.