City in Victoria, Australia
Melbourne weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Melbourne
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are mild. Dec–Feb can hit 40°C; Jun–Aug is grey and cold (6–14°C). The Australian Open in January fills hotels.
Melbourne weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan26°45 mm
- Feb25°49 mm
- Mar24°46 mm
- Apr20°61 mm
- May16°60 mm
- Jun14°64 mm
- Jul13°64 mm
- Aug14°70 mm
- Sep16°61 mm
- Oct19°61 mm
- Nov22°74 mm
- Dec24°60 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78°F | 15°C58°F | 45 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| February | 25°C77°F | 15°C59°F | 49 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| March | 24°C74°F | 14°C57°F | 46 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| April | 20°C68°F | 12°C53°F | 61 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 16°C61°F | 9°C49°F | 60 mm | 80% | Cool |
| June | 14°C56°F | 7°C45°F | 64 mm | 84% | Cool |
| July | 13°C55°F | 7°C44°F | 64 mm | 84% | Cool |
| August | 14°C56°F | 7°C44°F | 70 mm | 81% | Cool |
| September | 16°C60°F | 8°C46°F | 61 mm | 77% | Cool |
| October | 19°C66°F | 10°C49°F | 61 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 12°C53°F | 74 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 60 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
Best months across Australia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (25°C) |
| Melbourne | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Brisbane | Apr–Sep | Jan (29°C) |
| Gold Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Perth | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Cairns | Jun–Oct | Dec (32°C) |
| Byron Bay | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Adelaide | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Hobart | Dec–Mar | Jan (22°C) |
| Bondi Beach | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Whitsundays | May–Oct | Dec (29°C) |
| Uluru | May–Sep | Jan (39°C) |
| Noosa | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (27°C) |
| Darwin | May–Sep | Oct (33°C) |
| Blue Mountains | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Sunshine Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Great Ocean Road | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | Feb (19°C) |
| K'gari | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Feb (27°C) |
| Port Douglas | May–Oct | Dec (30°C) |
| Fremantle | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Canberra | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Margaret River | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Feb (24°C) |
| Broome | May–Sep | Nov (39°C) |
| Newcastle | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Alice Springs | Apr–Sep | Jan (38°C) |
| Launceston | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Manly | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Magnetic Island | May–Sep | Feb (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Melbourne?
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are mild. Dec–Feb can hit 40°C; Jun–Aug is grey and cold (6–14°C). The Australian Open in January fills hotels.
When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
Rain peaks in November with about 74 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
January, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
How cold does Melbourne get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 7°C (44°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.