Best Time to Visit Melbourne: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Melbourne: February, December, January, March.
- Best months for Melbourne: February, December, January, March.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, September, July.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 16°C | 56 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| February | 22°C | 16°C | 50 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 23°C | 18°C | 57 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| April | 25°C | 20°C | 50 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 27°C | 23°C | 69 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 29°C | 25°C | 132 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 118 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 142 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 149 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 27°C | 23°C | 98 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 24°C | 20°C | 48 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| December | 22°C | 17°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best months are February, December, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
The wettest months are August, September, July.