District in Melbourne

Fitzroy Travel Guide

Fitzroy travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 58°F now🕔 9:10 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, September, October and December

Active alerts for Fitzroy

⚠️Tue, Sep 1: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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.

Map of Fitzroy

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Fitzroy right now

58°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 56°F
Humidity63%
Wind3 mph NNE
Gusts11 mph
UV index4.6 · Moderate
Cloud cover64%
Pressure1022 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 29 mi
Air quality58 · Moderate
Sunrise6:54 AM
Sunset5:51 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:10 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Tue, Sep 1: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 63° / 42°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 58° / 48°

Overcast · 6% rain · wind 7 mph

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 time9:10 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Fitzroy

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Fitzroy.

Best time to visit Fitzroy

Go in January, February, March, April, September, October 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.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Fitzroy

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Melbourne AirportMEL12 miMelbourne

Explore Fitzroy

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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 9:10 PM.

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 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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