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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.6°C | 15.3°C | 59.5 mm | 7 | 11.3 h | 22.1 km/h | 22.4°C |
| Feb | 25.6°C | 14.6°C | 32.6 mm | 6 | 11.0 h | 21.7 km/h | 21.2°C |
| Mar | 24°C | 13.7°C | 42.7 mm | 7 | 9.7 h | 20.4 km/h | 19.9°C |
| Apr | 20.2°C | 11°C | 63 mm | 8 | 8.3 h | 19.4 km/h | 17.2°C |
| May | 16.3°C | 8.9°C | 62 mm | 11 | 7.4 h | 20.8 km/h | 14.3°C |
| Jun | 13.7°C | 6.9°C | 62.3 mm | 11 | 6.9 h | 19.6 km/h | 12.1°C |
| Jul | 13.2°C | 6.5°C | 50 mm | 12 | 7.1 h | 22.8 km/h | 10.6°C |
| Aug | 14°C | 6.6°C | 58 mm | 13 | 7.9 h | 21.8 km/h | 11.8°C |
| Sep | 16.6°C | 7.7°C | 66.8 mm | 12 | 9.3 h | 22.3 km/h | 14°C |
| Oct | 19.7°C | 9.3°C | 76.9 mm | 11 | 9.9 h | 22.8 km/h | 15.8°C |
| Nov | 21.6°C | 11.3°C | 79 mm | 11 | 10.8 h | 22.1 km/h | 18.2°C |
| Dec | 24.3°C | 13°C | 66.2 mm | 9 | 11.5 h | 22.5 km/h | 19.8°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Melbourne (Australia) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 15 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 10 °C. The destination sees roughly 719 mm of rainfall per year and 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: December is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (January, up to 26.6 °C) can get exhausting, while in July nights drop to 6.5 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in August (13 rainy days), driest month is February (6).
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Frequently asked questions about Melbourne
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne: March to April – best in April (avg. 15.6 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Melbourne?
The warmest month is January with an average of 21.0 °C and daytime highs around 26.6 °C. The coldest month is July with an average of 9.9 °C and night-time lows around 6.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Melbourne have?
August has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is February with 6 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Melbourne?
The water is warmest in January at an average of 22.4 °C and coolest in July at 10.6 °C.