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When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
In general the best time to visit Melbourne is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in February and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Melbourne in different months
This is the average weather in Melbourne for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during January.
In May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 67 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 54 mm in June.
Climate in Melbourne
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Melbourne for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°C | +46°C | +38°C | +34°C | +27°C | +21°C | +22°C | +24°C | +30°C | +36°C | +41°C | +44°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +25°C | +23°C | +20°C | +16°C | +14°C | +13°C | +14°C | +16°C | +19°C | +21°C | +23°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +7°C | +4°C | +3°C | +2°C | -1°C | 0°C | -1°C | 0°C | +3°C | +4°C | +6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +20°C | +20°C | +19°C | +18°C | +17°C | +16°C | +16°C | +15°C | +16°C | +18°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 64 | 65 | 66 | 70 | 75 | 78 | 77 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 48 | 37 | 42 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 49 | 52 | 57 | 65 | 60 | 56 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Melbourne during the whole year:
The hottest month in Melbourne is February with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Melbourne during the whole year:
Melbourne achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +19°C. Coldest water temperature is in September with +15°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Melbourne looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Melbourne is June with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Melbourne during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 16 rainy days and 65 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Melbourne:
What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
The hottest month in Melbourne is February with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
The coldest month in Melbourne is July with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Melbourne worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Melbourne in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +25°C and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Melbourne?
if you're looking to visit Melbourne when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 37 mm of rain.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
Monthly weather in Melbourne
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Melbourne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.