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Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital — street art, cafés, cricket and the Great Ocean Road 2h away.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -37.81°N 144.96°E
FebruaryBest month
77°FOptimal temperature
21%Rainy days

When to visit Melbourne?

🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–77°F in February
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (42%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10

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.

Melbourne weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January59°F79°F26%0.1in12.5h8.5/10
☀️ February59°F77°F21%0.0in12.4h8.6/10
🌤️ March57°F73°F23%0.1in10.9h8.1/10
🌤️ April52°F68°F28%0.1in9.2h7.3/10
⛅ May48°F61°F35%0.1in8.5h7.0/10
⛅ June45°F57°F37%0.1in8.0h5.5/10
🌦️ July45°F55°F42%0.1in8.0h5.0/10
🌦️ August45°F57°F40%0.1in9.0h5.7/10
🌦️ September46°F61°F44%0.1in10.2h7.0/10
🌤️ October48°F66°F41%0.1in11.1h7.2/10
🌤️ November52°F68°F39%0.1in12.0h7.4/10
🌤️ December55°F73°F28%0.1in12.8h8.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 29% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate

Average 14°F, 40% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 18°F, 41% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 25°F, 25% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

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Frequently asked questions

February is ideal with 21% rainy days and 25°F.
July is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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