Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Melbourne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 52° | 100% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 70% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 44° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 47° | 22% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 44° | 10% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 45° | 6% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 45° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 53° | 41% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 53° | 38% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 31% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 46° | 25% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 46° | 31% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 49° | 18% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 44° | 27% | 11 mph | 5 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 61°F against a August normal of 60°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,4 in).
What this means for Melbourne
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- 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.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 5 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 4:58 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
