Melbourne Climate by Month
Melbourne experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Melbourne is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 8°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Melbourne receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 766 mm annually. The wettest period in Melbourne occurs in June, which receives around 73 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Melbourne experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 53 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Melbourne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Melbourne.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Melbourne in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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