When to go · Melbourne, Australia
Best Time to Visit Melbourne
The sweet spot for Melbourne is February, March and April. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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February, March, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
December, January, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, June
Hottest is January (26°C)
Melbourne weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 86mm | warm, some rain |
| FebBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 29mm | warm, mostly dry |
| MarBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 56mm | warm, mostly dry |
| AprBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 71mm | mild, some rain |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 69mm | cool, some rain |
| Jun | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 87mm | cool, some rain |
| Jul | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 52mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Aug | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 61mm | cool, some rain |
| Sep | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 72mm | mild, some rain |
| Oct | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 137mm | mild, wet |
| Nov | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 107mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 85mm | warm, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Melbourne plans around the seasons for you.