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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 61mm | 7.9hrs | 11.4hrs | 23°C |
January in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 77mm | 8.5hrs | 12hrs | 23°C |
February in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 90mm | 9.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in March in Melbourne is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 90mm 3.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 57mm | 9.8hrs | 13.6hrs | 25°C |
Melbourne's weather in April 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.
April is in the spring in Melbourne and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 83mm | 9.3hrs | 14.3hrs | 26°C |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some very 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 muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 140mm | 9.4hrs | 11.4hrs | 28°C |
June in Melbourne is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
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.
June is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Melbourne with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 124mm | 9.8hrs | 12hrs | 29°C |
July in Melbourne is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
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.
July is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 133mm | 9.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in August in Melbourne is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
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.
August is in the summer in Melbourne and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 186mm | 8.4hrs | 13.6hrs | 29°C |
Melbourne's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
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.
September is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 146mm | 8hrs | 14.3hrs | 27°C |
October is a wet, humid month in Melbourne and the temperature is generally hot.
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.
October is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 146mm 5.8 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 66mm | 7.5hrs | 11.4hrs | 26°C |
Melbourne's weather in November is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Melbourne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Melbourne weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 43mm | 7.5hrs | 12hrs | 24°C |
December in Melbourne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Melbourne, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Melbourne and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Melbourne with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Melbourne weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 43mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 186mm 7.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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