Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Melbourne in August
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 43°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Melbourne in August averages highs of 55°F, lows of 43°F, 14 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 43°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.