Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score43Mixed annual avg
Best months: February, January, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 20°C, sunshine averages 6h per day, and rainfall totals about 627mm. Sea temperatures average 16°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
627mm
Annual total
Sun
6h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
43
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October19°C average high
October is close to Melbourne's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October62mm average rain
October is close to Melbourne's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October6.4 hours average sun
October sits close to Melbourne's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October14°C average sea
October is below Melbourne's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October39 weather score
October scores below Melbourne's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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