Best Time to Visit Melbourne Airport
Best time to visit Melbourne Airport: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Melbourne Airport
Go in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Melbourne Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 59° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 57° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 53° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 63° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 45° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 55° | 44° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 59° | 44° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 47° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 48° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 71° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Melbourne Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Melbourne Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy | 12 mi | 59°F | about the same | 30 in |
| St Kilda | 16 mi | 60°F | about the same | 31 in |
| Mount Kosciuszko | 206 mi | 38°F | 53°F cooler | 56 in |
| Tasmania | 268 mi | 45°F | 46°F cooler | 52 in |
| Australian Capital Territory | 277 mi | 55°F | 36°F cooler | 25 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Melbourne Airport is an airport in Melbourne. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Melbourne Airport with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 48°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 55%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Melbourne Airport is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Kosciuszko.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Melbourne Airport today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Melbourne Airport right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:53 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 57° / 49°
Light drizzle · 22% rain · wind 7 mph
☁️ 58° / 46°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Melbourne Airport
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport is an airport in Melbourne. Its coordinates are -37.669, 144.841. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Melbourne Airport right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 59% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne Airport?
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Melbourne Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Melbourne Airport in?
Melbourne Airport observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00). The local time is 10:53 PM.
What are the top things to do in Melbourne Airport?
Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
