Melbourne weather in April (Victoria, Australia)

Curious about the April weather in Melbourne? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Melbourne the weather in April is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Melbourne in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Melbourne. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Melbourne climate page with graphs.

 

Melbourne, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 50%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in Australia in April

Find out more about the weather in Australia in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Melbourne in April?

For visitors traveling to Melbourne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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