Melbourne · SummerMonth summary
Melbourne weather in July
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Melbourne in July?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Not the best window: 42% rain risk and 8.0h of sunshine. February is much safer.
By trip type
Melbourne in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Low season — 13°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists In July, Melbourne sees 13°C during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Melbourne averages 13°C, 42% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Melbourne in July
Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
July is not recommended for Melbourne (score 5.0/10). With 42% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider February (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Melbourne in July?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 7°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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