The climate in Melbourne during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
Average temperature | 14°C 57.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 62 mm 2.4 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 14°C 57.2°F |
Humidity | 58% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 2nd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Melbourne in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | February | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
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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 |