When is the best time to go to South Melbourne
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit South 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 South Melbourne
South Melbourne weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit South 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 |
January in South Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Melbourne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 45mm | 8.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
February in South Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 44mm | 7.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in South Melbourne is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit South Melbourne, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 54mm | 5.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
South Melbourne's weather in April 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 South Melbourne.
April is in the fall / autumn in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 64mm | 4.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in South Melbourne and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South 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 South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 40mm | 4.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
South Melbourne's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 48mm | 4.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
July in South 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 South Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 56mm | 5.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in South Melbourne is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 54mm | 6.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
South Melbourne's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit South Melbourne.
September is in the spring in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 62mm | 6.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in South Melbourne and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Melbourne for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 55mm | 7.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
The climate in South Melbourne during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit South Melbourne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in South 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 South 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.
South Melbourne weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 56mm | 8.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
December in South Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit South Melbourne, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in South 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 South 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
South 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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