Our verdict
The best time to visit Melbourne is March-April
During the warmer months, temperatures in Melbourne can rise to a maximum of 30℃ (86℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 5℃ (40℉) around July.
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Melbourne are usually in December, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in December, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Melbourne, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Melbourne seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Melbourne as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Melbourne is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Melbourne
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Melbourne for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Melbourne climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Melbourne for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Melbourne in January
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Melbourne in February
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Melbourne in March
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Melbourne in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in June
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in July
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in August
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Melbourne in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Melbourne in November
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Melbourne in December
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Melbourne in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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