Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 48°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Melbourne is known for Laneways, coffee and sport. It has a population of about 5.1 million.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Melbourne with mainly clear. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 47°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Melbourne 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 55°F is 4.9°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Melbourne today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Melbourne
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Melbourne right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:12 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Melbourne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 47° | 75% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 42° | 13% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 47° | 9% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 46% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 50° | 95% · 0,6 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 47° | 50% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 47° | 38% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 40% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 33% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 49° | 24% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 10% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 6% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 42° | 8% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 10% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 16% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 29% | -- | — |
Climate in Melbourne 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 | 79° | 60° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 59° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 58° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 53° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 63° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 57° | 45° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 56° | 44° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 60° | 45° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 48° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 49° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 54° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 56° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Melbourne
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Melbourne
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Melbourne
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.
Weather by airport in Melbourne
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Melbourne
2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore Melbourne
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Its coordinates are -37.8136, 144.9631. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Melbourne right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
January, February, March, April, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Melbourne, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00). The local time is 5:12 AM.
How many people live in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Melbourne?
Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.
What places are in Melbourne?
Melbourne covers 3 places in this atlas, including Melbourne Airport, Fitzroy and St Kilda.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 6, 2026 at 5:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
