Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Melbourne weather in September
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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° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 60° | 45° | 1,5 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
How Melbourne compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Melbourne.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kosciuszko | 205 mi | 38°F | 53°F cooler | 56 in |
| Tasmania | 257 mi | 45°F | 46°F cooler | 52 in |
| Australian Capital Territory | 277 mi | 55°F | 37°F cooler | 25 in |
| Canberra | 290 mi | 56°F | 35°F cooler | 24 in |
| Tasmania | 308 mi | 46°F | 45°F cooler | 29 in |
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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 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 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 10:22 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 24, 2026 at 10:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
