When to go
The Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Month-by-month climate data for Melbourne, Australia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Warmest in Melbourne: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Oct (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Melbourne climate, month by month
January
26° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
February
25° / 14°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
March
23° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
April
19° / 10°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
May
16° / 8°C
~11 rain days
Good
June
14° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
July
13° / 6°C
~12 rain days
Good
August
15° / 7°C
~13 rain days
Good
September
17° / 8°C
~12 rain days
Good
October
19° / 9°C
~14 rain days
Good
November
21° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
December
24° / 13°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
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