Best time to visit Melbourne: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Melbourne are Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug and Dec
Off season
May, Jun and Jul
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 15.3°C – 25.8°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Feb
BestTemp: 14.9°C – 26.3°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
BestTemp: 14°C – 24.3°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Apr
Temp: 11.3°C – 20°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
Temp: 8.2°C – 16.3°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Jun
Temp: 6.9°C – 13.5°C
Rain: 55mm
Sunshine: 6.8h/day
Visit score: 5.2/10
Jul
Temp: 6.9°C – 13.3°C
Rain: 69mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 5.1/10
Aug
Temp: 7.2°C – 15.5°C
Rain: 51mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Sep
Temp: 8.8°C – 17.7°C
Rain: 51mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Oct
Temp: 9.6°C – 19.5°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Nov
Temp: 12.1°C – 21.3°C
Rain: 105mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Dec
BestTemp: 13.6°C – 23.9°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
When to go, and when not to
January, February, March, and December stand out as Melbourne's best months based on visit scores drawn from three years of climate data. These months combine the highest daily sunshine totals, ranging from about 10 to nearly 12 hours, with daytime highs in the low-to-mid twenties Celsius and comparatively moderate rainfall.
The trade-off is that January, February, March, and December also fall within the peak season, alongside July and August, so travelers may find higher demand during these months. The wetter months include November and October, each with more than 80mm of average rainfall, while June and July are the coolest, with daytime highs around 13.5C and lower sunshine hours, making them part of the off-season for travelers prioritizing lower costs over warm weather.
Season Guide
Spring
September – November
Warming temperatures as the southern hemisphere heads into spring.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
December – February
Warmest months with long days. Peak holiday season.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
March – May
Cooling temperatures and shoulder season. Fewer crowds and better prices.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
June – August
Coolest months. Some destinations offer unique winter experiences.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.