Melbourne Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Melbourne. The annual average is 20°C high / 10°C low — hottest in January (summer peak + Australian Open) (26°C) and coldest in July (winter peak) (6°C).
Melbourne Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Melbourne's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 20° / 10°
- Best time to visit
- March (autumn — best month), October (spring — best month), November (spring + Melbourne Cup)
- Hottest month
- January (summer peak + Australian Open) (26°C)
- Coldest month
- July (winter peak) (6°C)
- Wettest month
- October (spring — best month) (65mm)
- Driest month
- January (summer peak + Australian Open) (47mm)
As of 2026, Melbourne's weather averages 20°C high / 10°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is March (autumn — best month), October (spring — best month), November (spring + Melbourne Cup). The hottest month is January (summer peak + Australian Open) (26°C), the coldest is July (winter peak) (6°C), and the wettest is October (spring — best month) (65mm).
Best Time to Visit Melbourne
**March is one of Melbourne's two best months.** Weather perfect (24/13°C) + low humidity + low rainfall. **Melbourne International Comedy Festival** brings 600+ shows over 4 weeks. **F1 Grand Prix** weekend (early March) brings race fans + city party atmosphere.
**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.
**November is Melbourne Cup month.** First Tuesday is the 'race that stops a nation' — Australia's biggest sporting event. **Spring Racing Carnival** week (Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day, Stakes Day) brings fashion + horse racing + city party. Hotel rates spike for race week.
Melbourne Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (summer peak + Australian Open) | 26° / 15° | 47mm | 8 | Very busy | Details → |
| February (summer + heat waves) | 26° / 15° | 48mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
| March (autumn — best month) | 24° / 13° | 50mm | 8 | Busy | Details → |
| April (autumn + Easter) | 20° / 11° | 58mm | 9 | Moderate | Details → |
| May (autumn) | 17° / 9° | 60mm | 11 | Quiet | Details → |
| June (winter begins) | 14° / 7° | 49mm | 14 | Quiet | Details → |
| July (winter peak) | 13° / 6° | 48mm | 14 | Quiet | Details → |
| August (winter ends) | 14° / 7° | 51mm | 14 | Quiet | Details → |
| September (spring + AFL Grand Final) | 17° / 8° | 58mm | 13 | Moderate | Details → |
| October (spring — best month) | 20° / 9° | 65mm | 14 | Moderate | Details → |
| November (spring + Melbourne Cup) | 22° / 11° | 60mm | 12 | Busy | Details → |
| December (summer + Boxing Day Test) | 24° / 13° | 60mm | 10 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Melbourne by Season
Mid-autumn — high 20°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater. Comedy Festival continues into early April. Easter weekend public holidays (Good Friday + Easter Monday).
Winter peak — high 13°C, low 6°C. Same as June. Ski season peak at Mt Buller + Falls Creek.
Mid-spring — high 20°C, low 9°C. Light jacket + sunglasses. Daylight saving begins 1st Sunday October.
Summer continues — same as January. Heat wave risk continues. Outdoor festivals + cricket continue.
Melbourne Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Melbourne? +
For weather, March (autumn — best month), October (spring — best month), November (spring + Melbourne Cup) are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 24°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Melbourne? +
The hottest month is January (summer peak + Australian Open) with an average high of 26°C, and the coldest is July (winter peak) with an average low of 6°C. The annual average is 20°C high / 10°C low.
When does it rain most in Melbourne? +
The wettest month is October (spring — best month) (65mm over about 14 rainy days) and the driest is January (summer peak + Australian Open) (47mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 654mm.
What should I pack for Melbourne? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 20/11°C — Mid-autumn — high 20°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater. Comedy Festival continues into early April. Easter weekend public holidays (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 14/7°C — Winter peak — high 13°C, low 6°C. Same as June. Ski season peak at Mt Buller + Falls Creek. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 20/9°C — Mid-spring — high 20°C, low 9°C. Light jacket + sunglasses. Daylight saving begins 1st Sunday October. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 25/14°C — Summer continues — same as January. Heat wave risk continues. Outdoor festivals + cricket continue.
What is the weather in Melbourne this month (June (winter begins))? +
June (winter begins) averages 14°C high / 7°C low with 49mm rainfall over about 14 rainy days. Crowds are quiet and prices are low.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.