Melbourne weather
At 7:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Melbourne weather
Is it raining in Melbourne right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Melbourne this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–22° and lows of 8–13°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Melbourne lately?
In the past 7 days, Melbourne had 2 rainy days and 54.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Melbourne?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Melbourne weather by month
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Melbourne is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in July to 26°C (78°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Melbourne?
November is the wettest month, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (44°F).
Does Melbourne have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 74 mm (2.9 in).
How warm is the sea in Melbourne?
The sea is warmest in January at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in July at about 11°C (51°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Feb.
Melbourne weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months