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Melbourne Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Melbourne (Victoria), Australia. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Forecast for Melbourne

Thu   Sep 12
14°C | 8°C
S 22 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Sep 13
16°C | 7°C
SW 14 km/h
0.3 mm
broken clouds and chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Sep 14
11°C | 7°C
S 36 km/h
6.4 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Melbourne in Australia

Melbourne has a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and warm summers. During summer you can regularly experience a heat wave which means the temperature can reach well over 40°C for several days.

Melbourne is a spectacular combination of old and new architecture, elegant streetscapes, ethnic communities and lavish parks and gardens. High season for holidays in Melbourne are dictated more by events than the weather, so it is wise to check what's on and book accommodation early. Weather-wise it is best not to travel to Melbourne in winter, when it is grey and a bit cold. The best season to holiday in Melbourne is autumn (March to May).

During the months of February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Melbourne?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Melbourne?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Melbourne?
    September tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Melbourne?
    March is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Melbourne?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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