Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 60°F, showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Melbourne
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 43 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,2 in, 3,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Melbourne
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Melbourne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 72° / 55° | 100% · 1,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 54° | 93% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 54° | 84% · 0,9 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 68% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 45° | 6% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 51° | 73% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 48° | 24% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 8% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 45° | 37% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 35% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 50° | 23% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 54° | 39% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 50° | 43% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 58° / 49° | 29% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 14% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 51° | 14% | 7 mph | 7 |
What this means for Melbourne
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 5°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,2 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
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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 60°F (16°C) with showers. Humidity is 95% and wind is 13 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 3:48 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 October 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
