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Merrigum Weather in August

Merrigum in August

The short of it: Merrigum in August averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 4° · rain 41 mm · daylight 10 h 45 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Merrigum an average August high of 15°, a low of 4° and some 41 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 45 min in mid-August, 51 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Merrigum runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Kyabram, 10 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Merrigum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyabramVictoria10 km NW15°4°39 mm
TaturaVictoria12 km SE15°4°45 mm
StanhopeVictoria16 km WSW15°4°42 mm
GirgarreVictoria17 km W15°4°40 mm
MooroopnaVictoria20 km E15°4°47 mm
TongalaVictoria20 km NW15°4°38 mm
SheppartonVictoria24 km E15°4°48 mm
ToolambaVictoria24 km SE15°4°48 mm

The Almanac · Merrigum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Merrigum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°15°34 mm13 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February31°15°31 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
March27°12°22 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°8°32 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°6°38 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°44 mm9 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July14°3°41 mm9 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August15°4°41 mm10 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°6°44 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°8°38 mm13 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°11°40 mm14 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°13°34 mm13 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Merrigum in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Merrigum in August?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Merrigum?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Merrigum in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 41 min in June to 14 h 38 min in December.

Does it snow in Merrigum in August?

Hardly — August nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Merrigum in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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