Victoria weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Victoria: highs of 13°C (56°F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 7°C (44°F) and cloud cover 60% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 12°C (53°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with July, it is warmer and about as wet; September brings highs of 16°C (60°F) and 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Melbourne, the largest city in Victoria. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Victoria?
least pleasant month Weather score 56/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Victoria. For better conditions, consider Oct–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in August?
Some rain is normal: about 70 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Victoria in August?
Days average 13°C (56°F) and nights 7°C (44°F).
Victoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | 52% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm | 53% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm | 52% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm | 55% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 58% | 15°C (59°F) | fair |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm | 61% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 64 mm | 60% | 11°C (51°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | 60% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm | 60% | 13°C (55°F) | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 61 mm | 59% | 16°C (60°F) | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 74 mm | 61% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | 55% | 21°C (69°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Victoria in August
Weather can differ a lot within Victoria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Geelong | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm | least pleasant |
| City of Port Phillip | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Ballarat | 11°C (52°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Bendigo | 12°C (54°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm | least pleasant |
| Point Cook | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Craigieburn | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Melbourne City Centre | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Tarneit | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm | least pleasant |
| Pakenham | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 86 mm | least pleasant |
| Reservoir | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Berwick | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 86 mm | least pleasant |