The climate in Melbourne during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
Average temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 19°C 66.1°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest 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.
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 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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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 |