Melbourne Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Melbourne has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 26°C / 79°F in January, the warmest month, and drop to 13°C / 56°F in July, the coldest. Overnight lows in July average 7°C / 44°F. Melbourne receives about 854 mm of rain a year across roughly 129 wet days, with November the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Melbourne
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 60°F | 88 mm | 9 |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 58°F | 32 mm | 6 |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 52 mm | 8 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 69 mm | 9 |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 47°F | 55 mm | 10 |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 70 mm | 13 |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 44°F | 66 mm | 13 |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 57 mm | 11 |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 47°F | 69 mm | 13 |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 49°F | 111 mm | 15 |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 53°F | 116 mm | 13 |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 70 mm | 9 |
Best time to visit Melbourne
February, March, April offer the most comfortable weather in Melbourne: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — February averages 26°C (78°F); March averages 24°C (75°F); April averages 20°C (68°F).
Melbourne climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
- January is the hottest month in Melbourne, with average daytime highs of 26°C / 79°F and overnight lows of 16°C / 60°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
- July is the coldest month in Melbourne, with average highs of 13°C / 56°F and lows of 7°C / 44°F.
- How much rain does Melbourne get a year?
- Melbourne receives about 854 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 129 wet days. November is the wettest month (116 mm on average) and February the driest (32 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- February, March, April are the most comfortable months in Melbourne: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Melbourne →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Melbourne weather page.