Melbourne, AustraliaQuick decision
When to visit Melbourne?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–25°C in February
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (42%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Street Art & LanewaysYear-round — Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane and galleries.
CafésYear-round — artisan coffee culture, brunch and rooftops.
SportMarch–September (AFL) — MCG, Australian Open (Jan) and F1 (March).
Great Ocean RoadYear-round — Twelve Apostles, forests and koalas 2h away.
Monthly climate data
Melbourne weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 26% | 2.3 | 12.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 15°C | 25°C | 21% | 1.2 | 12.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 23°C | 23% | 1.4 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 20°C | 28% | 2.1 | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 16°C | 35% | 1.9 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 7°C | 14°C | 37% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 7°C | 13°C | 42% | 1.9 | 8.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 7°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.0 | 9.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 8°C | 16°C | 44% | 2.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 9°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.8 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 20°C | 39% | 3.2 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.2 | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 29% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 40% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°C, 41% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 25°C, 25% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
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Tip : May, September offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 21% rainy days and 25°C.
July is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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