Melbourne Weather
Melbourne weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Melbourne current weather
Melbourne now (local time 23:30)
11°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
6° – 24°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Melbourne 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
15°
11°
💧44%
Mon
10/5
☁️
17°
9°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
17°
10°
💧94%
Wed
10/7
☁️
15°
10°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
🌤️
21°
6°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
24°
11°
💧8%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
23°
14°
💧61%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
18°
13°
💧35%
Mon
10/12
☁️
17°
9°
💧43%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
17°
12°
💧63%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
16°
10°
💧52%
Thu
10/15
☁️
14°
9°
💧41%
Fri
10/16
☁️
13°
7°
💧32%
Sat
10/17
☁️
15°
7°
💧22%
Best time to visit Melbourne
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Melbourne are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 26°C) and the coldest is July (average low 7°C).
Melbourne climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 26°C | 15°C | 45 mm | 65% | +4°C |
| FebBest | 25°C | 15°C | 49 mm | 68% | +3°C |
| MarBest | 24°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 68% | -1°C |
| AprBest | 20°C | 12°C | 61 mm | 73% | -8°C |
| MayBest | 16°C | 10°C | 60 mm | 80% | -14°C |
| JunBest | 14°C | 8°C | 65 mm | 84% | -18°C |
| JulBest | 13°C | 7°C | 64 mm | 84% | -19°C |
| AugBest | 14°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 81% | -19°C |
| SepBest | 16°C | 8°C | 61 mm | 77% | -16°C |
| OctBest | 19°C | 10°C | 61 mm | 73% | -12°C |
| NovBest | 22°C | 12°C | 74 mm | 70% | -6°C |
| DecBest | 24°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 66% | 0°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Melbourne weather month by month: what to wear
Melbourne in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Melbourne is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in NovemberBest month
November in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C, around 74 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in DecemberBest month
December in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in JanuaryBest month
January in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 65% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in FebruaryBest month
February in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C, around 49 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in MarchBest month
March in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Melbourne in AprilBest month
April in Melbourne is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Melbourne in MayBest month
May in Melbourne is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Melbourne in JuneBest month
June in Melbourne is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Melbourne in JulyBest month
July in Melbourne is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Melbourne in AugustBest month
August in Melbourne is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Melbourne in SeptemberBest month
September in Melbourne is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Melbourne are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 26°C) and the coldest is July (average low 7°C).
›What's the weather like in Melbourne in October, and what should I wear?
October in Melbourne is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Melbourne in November, and what should I wear?
November in Melbourne is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C, around 74 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
Melbourne is wettest in November, with about 74 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 45 mm.
›How cold does Melbourne get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 13°C by day and 7°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.