Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Best time: Mar, Feb, Jan, Dec.
Jan is warmest (25.5°C high); Nov is rainiest (65 mm).
Melbourne weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.5 | 14.7 | 50 | 11.8 |
| Feb | 25.4 | 14.9 | 45 | 11.2 |
| Mar | 23.3 | 13.5 | 35 | 10.1 |
| Apr | 19.6 | 10.8 | 48 | 8.8 |
| May | 16.1 | 9 | 44 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 13.5 | 7.1 | 51 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 12.9 | 6.6 | 45 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 13.9 | 6.7 | 53 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 16.2 | 7.8 | 61 | 9.4 |
| Oct | 18.8 | 9.3 | 60 | 10.3 |
| Nov | 21.3 | 11.2 | 65 | 11.4 |
| Dec | 23.4 | 12.8 | 59 | 11.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MarFebJanDec
Beaches: FebJanMarDec
Hiking: MarFebJanDec
Sightseeing: MarFebJanDec
Melbourne quick facts
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Currency
- Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Plug / voltage
- I · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +61
What to pack
Mild year-round — pack layers and a light jacket.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Mar, Feb, Jan, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 65 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jan, with average highs of 25.5°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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