When to go
The Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Month-by-month climate data for Melbourne, Australia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Melbourne— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Melbourne: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Oct (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Melbourne climate, month by month
January
26° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
February
25° / 14°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
March
23° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
April
19° / 10°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
May
16° / 8°C
~11 rain days
Good
June
14° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
July
13° / 6°C
~12 rain days
Good
August
15° / 7°C
~13 rain days
Good
September
17° / 8°C
~12 rain days
Good
October
19° / 9°C
~14 rain days
Good
November
21° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
December
24° / 13°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
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