District in Melbourne

Geography of Fitzroy

Geography of Fitzroy: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

⛅ 58°F now🕔 2:57 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, September, October and December

Geography of Fitzroy

Latitude-37.798
Longitude144.978
HemisphereSouthern

St Kilda is 5 mi to the south, Melbourne Airport is 12 mi to the north-west, Mount Kosciuszko is 203 mi to the north-east and Tasmania is 258 mi to the south.

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Coordinates: 37°47′52.8″S 144°58′40.8″E (-37.798, 144.978)

Quick facts about Fitzroy

TypeDistrict
CityMelbourne
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates37°47′52.8″S 144°58′40.8″E (-37.798, 144.978)
Known forBrunswick Street and laneway bars
Local time2:57 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Fitzroy is a district in Melbourne. Fitzroy is a district known for Brunswick Street and laneway bars.

Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Fitzroy with partly cloudy. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 42°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Fitzroy is January, February, March, April, September, October 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.

The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kosciuszko.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 3.1°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Fitzroy today at 9.8/10. 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.

Climate in Fitzroy month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January79°60°2,5 in★★★★
February80°59°2,0 in★★★★
March76°58°2,4 in★★★★
April69°53°2,2 in★★★★
May63°48°1,7 in★★★★
June57°45°2,5 in★★★☆☆
July56°44°3,0 in★★★☆☆
August60°45°1,5 in★★★★
September64°48°2,0 in★★★★
October67°49°3,2 in★★★★
November70°54°4,1 in★★★★
December75°56°3,2 in★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fitzroy?

Fitzroy is a district in Melbourne. Its coordinates are -37.798, 144.978. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Fitzroy right now?

It is currently 58°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 63% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Fitzroy?

January, February, March, April, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Fitzroy, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Fitzroy in?

Fitzroy observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00). The local time is 2:57 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Fitzroy?

The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Fitzroy?

Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 2:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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