Climate in Melbourne — Annual Weather Overview
Melbourne has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is January (average high 26.5°C) and the coolest is July (13.3°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 13.2°C between January and July. Annual rainfall totals around 906mm. October is the wettest month at 131.0mm, while July averages just 48.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.0 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 18.8°C, 296mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 24.8°C, 213mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 19.5°C, 207mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 13.9°C, 190mm rain.
Melbourne — Monthly Temperatures
Melbourne — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Melbourne stays reasonable all year.
Melbourne weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5°C | 15.0°C | 83.5mm | 10.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 24.7°C | 14.2°C | 48.5mm | 10.6h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 22.9°C | 13.3°C | 54.1mm | 9.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| April | 19.8°C | 10.5°C | 87.1mm | 8.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 15.8°C | 8.0°C | 65.9mm | 7.4h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 13.8°C | 6.9°C | 78.3mm | 6.6h | 13 | 10/10 |
| July | 13.3°C | 6.3°C | 48.3mm | 6.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| August | 14.5°C | 7.2°C | 63.1mm | 7.9h | 14 | 10/10 |
| September | 17.1°C | 8.0°C | 70.3mm | 9.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| October | 18.4°C | 8.9°C | 131.0mm | 9.1h | 15 | 9/10 |
| November | 20.8°C | 11.1°C | 94.8mm | 10.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 23.1°C | 12.2°C | 81.4mm | 11.3h | 9 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Melbourne have?
Melbourne has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 13.3°C in July to 26.5°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
January is the hottest month in Melbourne, with average highs of 26.5°C and lows of 15.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 13.3°C and lows of 6.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Melbourne?
October is the wettest month, averaging 131.0mm of rainfall over around 15 rainy days.
How much rain does Melbourne get per year?
Melbourne receives around 906mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (48.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.