Melbourne climate
Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 715 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Melbourne climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 451.8 |
| Feb | 2577 | 1559 | 2068 | 502.0 |
| Mar | 2374 | 1457 | 1966 | 461.8 |
| Apr | 2068 | 1253 | 1660 | 612.4 |
| May | 1661 | 949 | 1355 | 602.4 |
| Jun | 1457 | 745 | 1151 | 642.5 |
| Jul | 1355 | 744 | 1049 | 632.5 |
| Aug | 1356 | 744 | 1050 | 702.7 |
| Sep | 1660 | 846 | 1253 | 612.4 |
| Oct | 1966 | 949 | 1457 | 612.4 |
| Nov | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 742.9 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1356 | 1865 | 602.4 |
| Year | 2678 | 744 | 1559 | 71528 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 52% | 7.2 | 14:30 |
| Feb | 68% | 53% | 6.3 | 13:33 |
| Mar | 68% | 52% | 5.0 | 12:26 |
| Apr | 73% | 55% | 3.5 | 11:09 |
| May | 80% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:07 |
| Jun | 84% | 61% | 1.9 | 9:33 |
| Jul | 84% | 60% | 2.0 | 9:47 |
| Aug | 81% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:41 |
| Sep | 77% | 60% | 4.1 | 11:55 |
| Oct | 73% | 59% | 5.4 | 13:09 |
| Nov | 70% | 61% | 6.4 | 14:14 |
| Dec | 66% | 55% | 7.1 | 14:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Melbourne is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 15 °C58 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.5 °C19 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 715 mm28 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is November (74 mm2.9 in), the driest is January (45 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in January to 84% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 52%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in April to 13 km/h (8 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in June to 14.8 hours in December.
Best time to visit Melbourne
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 45 mm1.8 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Melbourne weather by month
- January26 °C78 °F / 15 °C58 °F
- February25 °C77 °F / 15 °C59 °F
- March23 °C74 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- April20 °C68 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- May16 °C61 °F / 9 °C49 °F
- June14 °C57 °F / 7 °C45 °F
- July13 °C55 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- August13 °C56 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- September16 °C60 °F / 8 °C46 °F
- October19 °C66 °F / 9 °C49 °F
- November22 °C71 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- December24 °C75 °F / 13 °C56 °F
What to pack for Melbourne
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2475 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1356 to 15 °C59 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1661 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 949 to 14 °C57 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1355 to 14 °C57 °F, lows around 7 °C44 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1660 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 846 to 12 °C53 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Melbourne compares
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Melbourne is the 33rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Gijón (Spain, Csb), Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain, Cfb) and Hamilton (New Zealand, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Geelong 65 km · 15 °C59 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Ballarat 102 km · 12 °C54 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Bendigo 132 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Wagga Wagga 367 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Griffith 404 km · 18 °C64 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Canberra 466 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Hobart 598 km · 13 °C55 °F · 719 mm28 in
- Nowra 601 km · 18 °C64 °F · 992 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Melbourne?
January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Melbourne?
November is the wettest month with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.