When to go to Melbourne?
Coffee is taken seriously here and Fitzroy is where to test that, between laneway roasters, record shops and street art by the block. Federation Square handles the civic and cultural side, while Queen Victoria Market fills with produce, cheese and hot jam doughnuts. Out of town, the Great Ocean Road runs west from Melbourne past cliffs and limestone stacks.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Melbourne, aim for January to March, September, November to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in September?
Month-by-month weather in Melbourne
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.0 | 96 | 21 | 73 |
| February | 11.5 | 23 | 20 | 80 |
| March | 9.9 | 43 | 19 | 73 |
| April | 8.0 | 91 | 15 | 60 |
| May | 7.1 | 58 | 11 | 59 |
| June | 6.5 | 70 | 10 | 54 |
| July | 6.4 | 65 | 9 | 55 |
| August | 7.8 | 61 | 11 | 60 |
| September | 9.1 | 58 | 12 | 65 |
| October | 9.5 | 127 | 14 | 62 |
| November | 10.5 | 94 | 16 | 68 |
| December | 11.3 | 90 | 19 | 74 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Melbourne, the sunniest month is February, and the driest is February (about 23 mm). Temperatures peak in January (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 876 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Melbourne?
- Federation Square
- Fitzroy district and its coffee shops
- Great Ocean Road (day trip)
- Queen Victoria Market
Practical info
- Country: Australia
- Airport: Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL)
- Station: Melbourne Southern Cross
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