Melbourne: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Melbourne. Best time to visit: March, April, October, November. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Melbourne has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Melbourne is during March, April, October, November, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 14°C | 8 | Good |
| February | 24°C | 15°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 19°C | 10°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 10 | Good |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 7 | Good |
| July | 13°C | 6°C | 9 | Good |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 17 | Wet |
| September | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | Good |
| October | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 24°C | 12°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 9 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 20°C
Low: 10°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 25°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 19°C
Low: 10°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 27°C | 14°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 24°C | 15°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March (best) | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 19°C | 10°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 13°C | 6°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| October (best) | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 24°C | 12°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Melbourne have?
Melbourne has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 19°C (highs) and 10°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne is during March, April, October, November, when temperatures average around 23°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Melbourne?
The hottest month in Melbourne is January with average highs of 27°C, while the coldest is June with average lows of 6°C.
When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
Melbourne sees the most rain in August (17 rainy days), while November is the driest month (6 rainy days).
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