When is the best time to go to Melbourne
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Melbourne, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Melbourne
Melbourne weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Melbourne are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 51mm | 9.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
Melbourne's weather in January is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 45mm | 8.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
February in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 44mm | 7.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Melbourne is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 54mm | 5.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
Melbourne's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Melbourne.
April is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 64mm | 4.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 40mm | 4.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 48mm | 4.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
July in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 56mm | 5.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Melbourne is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 54mm | 6.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
Melbourne's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Melbourne.
September is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 62mm | 6.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 55mm | 7.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
Melbourne's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 56mm | 8.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
December in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Melbourne weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 64mm 2.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.9°C 66°F |
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