Overview

Melbourne enjoys warm summers, glorious springs, mild autumns and crisp winters.

With its variable climate, Melbourne heats up December to February (summer), cools down March to May (autumn), chills out June to August (winter), and warms up again September to November (spring).

Melbourne's top temperatures are usually in January and February. Those months are often dry, with hot spells and cooling afternoon breezes off Port Phillip Bay. June and July are the coldest months and October is the wettest.

Annual average rainfall for Melbourne is around 649 mm.

Visit the Australian Government's official Bureau of Meteorology website for monthly temperature and rainfall averages across Victoria.

Yearly Temp ( °F) Temp ( °C)

Rainfall

Average Daily

Average Daily

Average Monthly

Month

Max
Min
Max
Min
in
mm

January

79
58
26
14
1.9
47
February
79
58
26
15
1.9
48
March
75
56
24
13
2.0
50
April
69
51
20
11
2.3
57
May
62
48
17
9
2.2
56
June
57
44
14
7
1.9
50
July
56
43
14
6
1.9
48
August
59
44
15
7
2.0
50
September
63
46
17
8
2.3
58
October
67
49
20
10
2.6
66
November
72
52
22
11
2.4
60
December
76
55
24
13
2.3
59

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Calendar

Victoria's calendar is jam-packed with festivals, celebrations, arts and sports events all year round.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

April

What's on
Laugh loudly in Melbourne in April for the International Comedy Festival, then roam the regions for some guaranteed good times.
The Lume, Melbourne, Victoria

May

What's on
May is the perfect time to arm yourself with a good book or hibernate in an inspiring gallery. It's possible to do both in Melbourne and Victoria.
The Wilds, RISING, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

June

What's on
Get the soundtrack to the forthcoming winter – no blues, mind – from a number of musical events around Melbourne and Victoria in June.
Firelights Festival, Docklands, Victoria

July

What's on
Long July nights are all about the razzle dazzle in Melbourne, with lights set to shine on and off the stage, so rug up and head out into the night.
Queen Victoria Winter Night Market, Melbourne, Victoria

August

What's on
See out the winter with an array of cosy, inspiring events, including sports, musicals and fine film festivities at MIFF.
NGV International, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

September

What's on
Spring arrives with a flourish in Melbourne and Victoria, giving you plenty of opportunities to get out into the fresh air and a bit of culture, too.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

October

What's on
Put your clocks forward and kick off longer evenings in Victoria in October by heading to an art, fashion or sport event, in Melbourne and beyond.
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November

What's on
Ensure November starts off with space in your calendar because it'll fill up quickly with the unending list of events in Melbourne and Victoria.
Federation Square at Xmas, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

December

What's on
Discover the festive season in Melbourne and Victoria. Excitement builds in December for the iconic cricket Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian Open, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

January

What's on
Grand slam sports and the biggest sporting matches come to Melbourne and Victoria throughout January.
Djaara lights, Goldfields, Victoria

February

What's on
February is the month to get out of the city and discover regional Victoria and its exciting events.
F1 Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

March

What's on
Prepare to party in Melbourne in March, when temperatures cool, nights remain long and there's a distinct festive spirit thanks to some bumper events.

Discover

Surfers at Forrest Caves beach, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Beaches and coastlines

Nature & wildlife
Drag yourself away from the Great Ocean Road with its dramatic rock sculptures and soaring views, and discover more of Victoria's stunning coastline.
Summit, Mt Buller, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Tony Harrington

Melbourne's snowfields

Ski Victoria
Experience all the excitement of Victoria's snowfields in wintertime. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, toboggan rides and myriad family attractions.
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria

Parks and gardens

Nature and wildlife
See for yourself exactly why Victoria is the Garden State - inspiring, bold and distinctly Australian, the state's parks and gardens leave an impact.
Black Spur Drive, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Road trips and itineraries

See & do
Explore road trips, itineraries and walking trails. Follow our routes or pick your own path.