The best time to visit Melbourne
Month-by-month climate averages for Melbourne, Victoria, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Melbourne is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Melbourne is warmest in February (highs near 26°C) and coldest in June (lows around 7°C), with roughly 748 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Melbourne forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Melbourne weather by month
what to expect in Melbourne through the yearHere is Melbourne's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Melbourne by season.