Melbourne · SummerMonth summary
Melbourne weather in July
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 55°F
🌧 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: July is an average time for Melbourne. February (8.6/10) is clearly preferable.
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
In July, Melbourne sees 13°F 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-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 26% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 59°F | 77°F | 21% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 57°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 61°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 45°F | 57°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 45°F | 55°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 45°F | 57°F | 40% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 46°F | 61°F | 44% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 48°F | 66°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 73°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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 55°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 55°F daytime and 45°F at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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