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Victoria Weather & Climate: Australia

Climate by month across Victoria, Australia, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Victoria

When planning a visit to Victoria in Australia, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 14°C (57°F) in July up to 26°C (79°F) during the peak of January. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Melbourne, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Victoria, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Victoria remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 69 mm (2.7 in) in September to 40 mm (1.6 in) in March.

January is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

The climate of Victoria is moderate and has four distinct seasons.

The summers are often warm and sunny. The winter in Victoria is fresh and cool. Summer is from October to April with a maximum temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a minimum of 14°C (57°F). The average water temperature 22°C (72°F).

Winter is from May to September and temperatures can be up to 15°C (59°F) and a minimum of 6°C (43°F).

Explore Victoria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Victoria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Melbourne)

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Melbourne Daylesford Bendigo Warrnambool Ballarat Hepburn Springs
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Climate map of Victoria

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Melbourne 14°C (57°F) 26°C (79°F) 7°C (45°F) 15°C (59°F) 690 mm (27 in) 2,383 hours
Daylesford 11°C (52°F) 27°C (81°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 639 mm (25 in)
Bendigo 14°C (57°F) 31°C (88°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 539 mm (21 in)
Warrnambool 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 14°C (57°F) 827 mm (33 in)
Ballarat 11°C (52°F) 26°C (79°F) 4°C (39°F) 12°C (54°F) 670 mm (26 in)
Hepburn Springs 11°C (52°F) 27°C (81°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 626 mm (25 in)

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