Best Time to Visit
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
15°
Great
Feb
25°
15°
Great
Mar
23°
14°
Great
Apr
20°
11°
Great
May
16°
9°
Great
Jun
14°
7°
Good
Jul
13°
7°
Good
Aug
14°
7°
Good
Sep
16°
8°
Great
Oct
19°
10°
Great
Nov
21°
12°
Great
Dec
23°
13°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 26°C | 15°C | 6 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 6 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 6 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 20°C | 11°C | 7 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| June | 14°C | 7°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| July | 13°C | 7°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 19°C | 10°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | 12h | 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, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
The least favorable time to visit Melbourne is June and July. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
June
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
July
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
August
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
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 (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C:
Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is January with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is July at just 13°C. Annual rainfall averages 617mm across approximately 105 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Low °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 50 | 45 | 35 | 49 | 45 | 51 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 59 | 65 | 59 |
| Sun h/day | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 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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