Best Time to Visit
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
23°
15°
Great
Feb
19°
11°
Great
Mar
15°
7°
Great
Apr
10°
2°
Good
May
6°
-2°
Good
Jun
5°
-3°
Good
Jul
6°
-2°
Good
Aug
10°
2°
Good
Sep
15°
7°
Great
Oct
19°
11°
Great
Nov
23°
15°
Great
Dec
24°
16°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 10°C | 2°C | 3 | 2h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 6°C | -2°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| June | 5°C | -3°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| July | 6°C | -2°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| August | 10°C | 2°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 7°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 7°C (45°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
The least favorable time to visit Melbourne is May and June. During this period, you can expect cold weather, very limited sunshine.
May
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
June
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
July
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Melbourne during the best travel months (February, October, January), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is December with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is June at just 5°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
| Low °C | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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