Melbourne in August
Late winter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Melbourne.
August is cool and quiet, with the Melbourne International Film Festival.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–15°C
- Cool, around 15°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Lower rates.
+Low prices.
–Cool and gray.
My tip for August
Look for small bars with open fires.
- Film
- Food
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in August
- Gray winter
- Cool and often cloudy, best for food and culture.
June–August
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Months I'd choose over August
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in August
In August Melbourne averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 51 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Melbourne?
- August is a below-average month in Melbourne. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices. The main downside: Cool and gray.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in August?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 51 mm of rain or snow. Cool, around 15°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in August?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in August?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Lower rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (August ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Still going to Melbourne in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cool and gray.
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