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Cranbourne Weather in August

Cranbourne in August

The short of it: Cranbourne in August averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 7° · rain 72 mm · daylight 10 h 40 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & December

Thirty years of records give Cranbourne an average August high of 15°, a low of 7° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 40 min in mid-August, 55 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and December.

Against its neighbours, Cranbourne runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Cranbourne East, 1 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Cranbourne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 40 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cranbourne EastVictoria1 km E15°7°72 mm
Cranbourne NorthVictoria4 km NNE15°7°72 mm
Narre Warren SouthVictoria8 km N15°7°72 mm
Narre WarrenVictoria9 km N15°7°71 mm
Hampton ParkVictoria9 km NNW15°7°70 mm
BerwickVictoria11 km NNE14°7°78 mm
Frankston EastVictoria13 km W14°7°69 mm
FrankstonVictoria14 km WSW14°7°67 mm

The Almanac · Cranbourne Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Cranbourne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°14°55 mm18 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
February26°14°49 mm17 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
March25°13°45 mm16 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°10°67 mm16 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May17°9°69 mm17 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June14°7°74 mm18 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
July14°6°67 mm17 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
August15°7°72 mm18 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
September16°8°76 mm20 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
October19°9°74 mm19 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
November22°11°68 mm19 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December24°12°61 mm18 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cranbourne in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cranbourne in August?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Cranbourne?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and December.

How long are the days in Cranbourne in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 32 min in June to 14 h 48 min in December.

Does it snow in Cranbourne in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cranbourne in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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