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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.

Short answer

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 year

Here 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.

Jan
25°
15°
Warm
Feb
26°
14°
Warm
Mar
24°
13°
Warm
Apr
19°
10°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
16°
Mild
Sep
18°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
22°
13°
Warm
Dec
24°
14°
Warm
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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.
What is the warmest month in Melbourne?
February is the warmest month in Melbourne, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
June is the coldest month in Melbourne, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
The wettest month in Melbourne is usually December, out of roughly 748 mm of precipitation across the year.

Melbourne month by month