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Best time to visit Melbourne: month by month
Short answer
March to May (autumn) and October to November (spring) are best, with highs of about 18–23°C. Summer (December to February) brings highs around 23–26°C but hot spells over 35°C, and winter (June to August) is cool at about 13–15°C and grey.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 16°C | 8 | very high |
| Feb | 25°C | 14°C | 6 | high |
| Mar | 23°C | 14°C | 10 | high |
| Apr | 20°C | 11°C | 7 | medium |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 13 | low |
| Jun | 14°C | 8°C | 14 | low |
| Jul | 13°C | 7°C | 13 | low |
| Aug | 15°C | 8°C | 13 | low |
| Sep | 17°C | 8°C | 13 | medium |
| Oct | 18°C | 9°C | 17 | medium |
| Nov | 20°C | 12°C | 13 | high |
| Dec | 23°C | 13°C | 10 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Mild and changeable, about 17–20°C, with the AFL Grand Final (late September) and Melbourne Cup (early November).
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Warm, about 23–26°C highs with occasional heatwaves; the Australian Open in January.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Pleasant, about 16–23°C, with settled weather and the Formula 1 Grand Prix in March.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cool, about 13–15°C highs and 7–8°C lows; AFL football and the city's indoor culture.
Events worth planning around
- Australian Open tennis (January)
- Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park (March)
- AFL Grand Final (late September)
- Melbourne Cup horse race (first Tuesday of November)
When to avoid
Avoid the Australian Open and Melbourne Cup weeks if you want low prices. Winter suits indoor culture, but not beach days.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
March to May and October to November, with mild weather.
Is Melbourne really four seasons in one day?
Often; weather can change quickly, so carry layers.
When is the Australian Open?
In January, over two weeks.