When to visit
Melbourne?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Melbourne
Victoria · Australia

The best weather in Melbourne is from January, February, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, February, April.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
44

Mixed climate

🌨Cold

Temperature
7–14°C
Notti fredde — portate strati
Feels like
4–11°C
Secco
Precipitation
61mm
Pioggia leggera · 10 days
Sunshine
6.5h
Prevalentemente nuvoloso
Humidity (%)
81%
Secco
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
61
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun61JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score839187836044414560797983
ClimatePleasantPleasantPleasantMildMildColdColdColdMildMildMildPleasant
Temperature15–26°C15–26°C14–24°C11–20°C9–16°C7–14°C6–13°C7–14°C8–17°C9–20°C12–22°C13–25°C
Feels like15–27°C14–25°C13–23°C9–18°C6–14°C4–11°C3–10°C4–11°C5–14°C7–18°C10–21°C12–24°C
Precipitation72mm
8 days
31mm
5 days
39mm
7 days
65mm
9 days
61mm
10 days
61mm
10 days
56mm
11 days
60mm
11 days
67mm
11 days
80mm
12 days
81mm
11 days
67mm
8 days
Sunshine11.1h
☀︎ 77%
11.1h
☀︎ 82%
9.7h
☀︎ 79%
8.2h
☀︎ 74%
7.4h
☀︎ 73%
6.5h
☀︎ 67%
6.8h
☀︎ 70%
7.8h
☀︎ 73%
9.1h
☀︎ 77%
9.9h
☀︎ 76%
10.1h
☀︎ 71%
11.5h
☀︎ 78%
WindS · 22 km/hS · 22 km/hS · 21 km/hO · 19 km/hNO · 20 km/hNO · 20 km/hNO · 23 km/hNO · 23 km/hNO · 23 km/hO · 23 km/hSO · 22 km/hSO · 22 km/h
Humidity (%)66%66%67%73%77%81%79%76%73%70%68%65%
Day length14.4h13.5h12.3h11.1h10.1h9.6h9.8h10.7h11.8h13.1h14.1h14.7h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Australian Open
Melbourne Cup Carnival
AFL Grand Final
Boxing Day Test Match
Festival di Natale di Melbourne
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
Moomba Festival
Notte Bianca Melbourne
Events & Festivals
  • Australian OpensportsSignature event
    January· 500k+ visitors

    L'Australian Open è uno dei quattro tornei di tennis del Grande Slam, che attira i migliori giocatori e grandi folle al…

  • Melbourne Cup CarnivalsportsSignature event
    November· 500k+ visitors

    Il Melbourne Cup Carnival è l'evento ippico più prestigioso d'Australia, culminante nella 'corsa che ferma una nazione'.…

  • AFL Grand Finalsports
    September· 500k+ visitors

    La AFL Grand Final è l'apice del football australiano, un'ossessione nazionale che paralizza Melbourne. Tenuta a fine se…

  • Boxing Day Test Matchsports
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Il Boxing Day Test Match è un iconico evento di cricket che si tiene annualmente al Melbourne Cricket Ground, attirando…

  • Festival di Natale di Melbourneholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Il Festival di Natale di Melbourne illumina la città con decorazioni, mercatini ed eventi come Carols by Candlelight. Pe…

  • Melbourne Food and Wine Festivalfood wine
    March· 50k+ visitors

    Il Melbourne Food and Wine Festival è una celebrazione dell'eccellenza culinaria di Victoria, con centinaia di eventi ch…

  • Melbourne International Comedy Festivalcultural
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Il Melbourne International Comedy Festival è uno dei più grandi festival di commedia del mondo, che presenta talenti loc…

  • Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)cultural
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Il MIFF è uno dei festival cinematografici più antichi del mondo, che presenta un programma diversificato di cinema loca…

  • Moomba Festivalfestival
    March· 50k+ visitors

    Il Moomba Festival è il più grande festival comunitario gratuito dell'Australia, con una vivace parata, giostre, sport a…

  • Notte Bianca Melbournefestival
    February· 50k+ visitors

    La Notte Bianca Melbourne trasforma la città in uno spettacolo notturno di installazioni luminose, proiezioni, musica e…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Melbourne?

The best weather in Melbourne is from February, March, January, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, April, February (9–26 °C).

What is the weather like in Melbourne?

Melbourne has a climate with an overall score of 7/10. Annual temperatures range from 6 °C to 26 °C.

What is the hottest month in Melbourne?

The hottest month in Melbourne is January, with average highs of 26 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Melbourne?

The rainiest month in Melbourne is November, with an average of 81 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Melbourne?

Peak season in Melbourne is December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Melbourne?

Shoulder season in Melbourne falls in February, March, July, August, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.