Melbourne weather
Melbourne enjoys manageable summers, glorious springs, mild autumns and crisp winters.
With its variable climate, Melbourne is warm to hot in summer (December to February), mild in autumn (March to May), cold and damp in winter (June to August), and cool in spring (September to November).
Melbourne's warmest months are generally January and February, which are often dry and prone to hot spells, although some respite is provided by the cooling sea breezes of Port Phillip Bay. June and July are the coldest months, while October is the wettest. The annual average rainfall for Melbourne is around 600mm, which is substantially less rain than Sydney receives.
| Temp ( °F) | Temp ( °C) | Rainfall | ||||
| Average Daily | Average Daily | Average Monthly | ||||
|
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
in |
mm | |
| January |
79 |
59 |
26 |
15 |
1.8 |
48 |
| February |
79 |
60 |
26 |
16 |
1.9 |
50 |
| March |
75 |
57 |
24 |
14 |
2.1 |
54 |
| April |
70 |
53 |
21 |
12 |
2.3 |
59 |
| May |
63 |
50 |
17 |
10 |
2.2 |
57 |
| June |
57 |
44 |
14 |
7 |
1.9 |
50 |
| July |
57 |
44 |
14 |
7 |
1.8 |
48 |
| August |
59 |
44 |
15 |
7 |
1.9 |
49 |
| September |
63 |
48 |
17 |
9 |
2.2 |
58 |
| October |
68 |
50 |
20 |
10 |
2.6 |
67 |
| November |
71 |
53 |
22 |
12 |
2.3 |
59 |
| December |
75 |
57 |
24 |
14 |
2.2 |
58 |
| Further Links |
| Bureau of Meteorology |
