Best time to visit Melbourne

Q: When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

The best time to visit Melbourne is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Melbourne?

The hottest time of year in Melbourne is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Melbourne?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Melbourne with 64mm on average. There are normally 10 days in May with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Melbourne?

The sunniest time of year in Melbourne is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Melbourne?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Melbourne in February when the water temperature reaches 20°C.

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When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

The best time to visit Melbourne is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Mar
2.5
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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24
Mar
20
Apr
16
May
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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8
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7
Mar
5
Apr
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4
Jun
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Jul
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Which is the hottest month in Melbourne?

The hottest time of year in Melbourne is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Melbourne?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Melbourne with 64mm on average. There are normally 10 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Melbourne?

The sunniest time of year in Melbourne is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Melbourne?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Melbourne in February when the water temperature reaches 20°C.