Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Melbourne are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Melbourne sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in July (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 589mm — November is typically the wettest month (~61mm) and March the driest (~37mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 16°C | 47mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 26° / 16°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 24° / 14°C | 37mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 21° / 11°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 17° / 10°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 15° / 8°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 14° / 7°C | 40mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 15° / 8°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 18° / 9°C | 52mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 20° / 11°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 22° / 13°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 24° / 14°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Melbourne are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
- January is typically the hottest month in Melbourne, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Melbourne?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 61mm of precipitation.