When is the best time to go to Melbourne
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Melbourne, United States. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 72mm | 6hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Melbourne during January can be summarized as cool 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 72mm 2.9 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 81mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Melbourne is generally a little damp 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 115mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Melbourne is characteristically cool and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Melbourne.
March is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 111mm | 9hrs | 14hrs |
Melbourne's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 126mm | 10.7hrs | 15hrs |
May is a wet month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 103mm | 11.4hrs | 11hrs |
Hot and damp weather often prevails in Melbourne during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 87mm | 11.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Melbourne is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Melbourne.
July is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 84mm | 10.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Melbourne is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
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 Melbourne.
August is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 104mm | 8.9hrs | 14hrs |
Melbourne's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 84mm | 8.8hrs | 15hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 118mm | 6.2hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and damp weather often prevails in Melbourne during the month of November
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 103mm | 5.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Melbourne is generally damp 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.
December is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Melbourne weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 126mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24°C 75.2°F |
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