Climate normals · 1970–2000
Melbourne Climate
Melbourne is a city in Australia (07) with a population of about 5,435,590. Its average annual temperature is 15.1°C (59°F), with roughly 651 mm of rain per year.
15.1°C
Avg Temp
651
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Melbourne Climate
Melbourne has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F) and receives about 651 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.1°C
Avg Temp
651
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 53 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 46 mm |
| March | 19° / 66° | 43 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 52 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 58 mm |
| June | 11° / 51° | 49 mm |
| July | 10° / 49° | 44 mm |
| August | 11° / 51° | 55 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 58 mm |
| October | 15° / 58° | 68 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 64 mm |
| December | 19° / 65° | 61 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Melbourne
The most comfortable months to visit Melbourne are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Melbourne are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Melbourne, Australia has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C and about 651 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Melbourne average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.