Australia Melbourne Weather in October (spring — best month) — Climate Guide
October (spring — best month) in Melbourne is Excellent
October (spring — best month) is Excellent for Melbourne.
**October is one of Melbourne's two best months.** Weather perfect (20/9°C) + jacaranda blooms + festivals. **Melbourne International Arts Festival** (mid-October, 17 days) brings global theater + dance + visual art. **Spring Racing Carnival** continues toward Melbourne Cup. Hotel rates moderate.
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Melbourne October (spring — best month) Weather Stats
Avg High
20°C
Avg Low
9°C
Rainy Days
14
65mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
Comfortable
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
16 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
14°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
October (spring — best month) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
10 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
20°C
Nighttime
8°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
16 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for October (spring — best month)
October (spring — best month) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Perfect weather (20/9°C)
- Melbourne International Arts Festival
- Jacaranda blooms (parks)
- Hotel rates moderate
Cons
- Variable spring weather
October (spring — best month) Events & Festivals
- Melbourne International Arts Festival (mid-October, 17 days)
- Spring Racing Carnival continues
- Daylight saving begins
Melbourne in October (spring — best month) — Full Picture
**October is one of Melbourne's two best months.** Weather perfect (20/9°C) + jacaranda blooms + festivals. **Melbourne International Arts Festival** (mid-October, 17 days) brings global theater + dance + visual art. **Spring Racing Carnival** continues toward Melbourne Cup. Hotel rates moderate.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Mid-spring — high 20°C, low 9°C. Light jacket + sunglasses. Daylight saving begins 1st Sunday October.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
20.3°C
11°C
9.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
13.7°C
6.7°C
14/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current19.7°C
9.3°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
25.3°C
14.3°C
8.3/mo
Melbourne Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26° | 15° | 8d·47mm | 9h | 60% | 12 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 15° | 7d·48mm | 9h | 62% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| March (autumn — best month) (Best) | 24° | 13° | 8d·50mm | 8h | 65% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 11° | 9d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 9° | 11d·60mm | 5h | 75% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·49mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 6° | 14d·48mm | 4h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·51mm | 5h | 76% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 8° | 13d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 9° | 14d·65mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 22° | 11° | 12d·60mm | 8h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 13° | 10d·60mm | 8h | 60% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Melbourne October (spring — best month) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October (spring — best month) a good time to visit Melbourne?
Melbourne in October (spring — best month) is Excellent. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
Melbourne October (spring — best month) averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C.
Does it rain much in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
Melbourne October (spring — best month) averages 65mm of rainfall over about 14 rainy days.
What should I wear in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
Mid-spring — high 20°C, low 9°C. Light jacket + sunglasses. Daylight saving begins 1st Sunday October.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
Melbourne October (spring — best month) sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 19:50, with 13h 20m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
Melbourne October (spring — best month) air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Melbourne in October (spring — best month)?
In October (spring — best month), Melbourne is great for Melbourne International Arts Festival, Yarra Valley wineries, Brighton Bathing Boxes.
Is October (spring — best month) peak season in Melbourne?
Melbourne October (spring — best month) crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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