Australia Melbourne Weather in August (winter ends) — Climate Guide
August (winter ends) in Melbourne is Improving
August (winter ends) is Improving for Melbourne.
August continues winter but skies brighten + days lengthen. Hotel rates still at lows. AFL season heading to finals — game tickets harder to get.
Travel score
Melbourne August (winter ends) Weather Stats
Avg High
14°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
14
51mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
76%
Cool + variable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
16 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
13°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
August (winter ends) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
10 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
13°C
Nighttime
6°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
16 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for August (winter ends)
August (winter ends) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotel rates still low
- AFL season finals approach
- Improving daylight
Cons
- Still cold + rainy
August (winter ends) Events & Festivals
- AFL season finals approach (Grand Final late September)
Melbourne in August (winter ends) — Full Picture
August continues winter but skies brighten + days lengthen. Hotel rates still at lows. AFL season heading to finals — game tickets harder to get.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Late winter — high 14°C, low 7°C. Same warm layering. AFL season approaching finals.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
20.3°C
11°C
9.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current13.7°C
6.7°C
14/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
19.7°C
9.3°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
25.3°C
14.3°C
8.3/mo
Melbourne Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26° | 15° | 8d·47mm | 9h | 60% | 12 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 15° | 7d·48mm | 9h | 62% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| March (autumn — best month) (Best) | 24° | 13° | 8d·50mm | 8h | 65% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 11° | 9d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 9° | 11d·60mm | 5h | 75% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·49mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 6° | 14d·48mm | 4h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·51mm | 5h | 76% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 8° | 13d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 9° | 14d·65mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 22° | 11° | 12d·60mm | 8h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 13° | 10d·60mm | 8h | 60% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Melbourne August (winter ends) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August (winter ends) a good time to visit Melbourne?
Melbourne in August (winter ends) is Improving. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
Melbourne August (winter ends) averages a high of 14°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
Melbourne August (winter ends) averages 51mm of rainfall over about 14 rainy days.
What should I wear in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
Late winter — high 14°C, low 7°C. Same warm layering. AFL season approaching finals.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
Melbourne August (winter ends) sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 17:55, with 10h 55m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
Melbourne August (winter ends) air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Melbourne in August (winter ends)?
In August (winter ends), Melbourne is great for AFL games (MCG), Museums, Yarra Valley snow possible.
Is August (winter ends) peak season in Melbourne?
Melbourne August (winter ends) crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.