Climate Chart of Melbourne, Australia

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Melbourne, Australia, the climate data describe 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures span from the coolest monthly mean of 9.7 °C in July to the warmest of 20.7 °C in January, giving a broad sense of the year's temperature range without implying daytime highs. Daily rainfall averages and sunshine duration also vary across the calendar, while the snowfall record is very small. These summaries can help frame a visit, but monthly averages do not describe conditions on any particular day.

Climate overview

Temperature

The warmest monthly mean temperature occurs in January, at 20.7 °C; this is a monthly average, not a typical daytime maximum. At the cooler end, July has the lowest monthly mean, 9.7 °C. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of the monthly means is 14.9 °C, a summary that gives each month's mean equal weight rather than weighting by its number of days.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall is lowest in February, at 1.20 mm/day, which may suit visitors prioritising lower average rainfall. The highest monthly mean is in November, at 2.56 mm/day; packing rain protection is sensible when planning around that average. These are daily means, not monthly totals, and they do not indicate how often rain falls or guarantee dry weather in the lower-mean month. The unweighted mean across monthly means is 1.93 mm/day.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration reaches its highest monthly value in December, at 11.10 hours/day, and its lowest in June, at 6.50 hours/day. These averages can help with planning outdoor time, but sunshine duration is not the same as daylight length and does not promise clear conditions on a given day. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine averages is 8.89 hours/day.

Snow

The highest monthly mean daily snowfall is recorded in August, at 0.01 mm/day. This small average does not establish how many days have snow, whether snow accumulates or remains on the ground, or whether conditions suit skiing.

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For visitors who prioritise cooler monthly averages, July is the relevant option: it has the lowest monthly mean temperature, 9.7 °C. This describes the month's mean rather than daytime highs or the conditions of a particular day, so pack for variable daily weather rather than treating the average as a forecast. If lower average rainfall is a priority, February is the conditional choice, with a mean daily rainfall of 1.20 mm/day; it does not guarantee rain-free days. In contrast, November has the highest monthly mean daily rainfall, 2.56 mm/day, making rain protection a practical consideration for plans then. For outdoor sightseeing, the mean daily sunshine peaks in December at 11.10 hours/day and is lowest in June at 6.50 hours/day; these are sunshine-duration averages, not measures of daylight length or certainty of clear skies.

Climate Data Overview for Melbourne, Australia

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Melbourne, Australia. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month	Average: Temperature °C	Rain (mm) / day	Snow (mm) / day	Sunshine (h) / day
Jan	20.7	1.79	0.00	10.96
Feb	20.1	1.20	0.00	10.71
Mar	18.7	1.36	0.00	9.37
Apr	15.4	1.97	0.00	7.89
May	12.4	1.92	0.00	7.06
Jun	10.1	2.10	0.00	6.50
Jul	9.7	1.64	0.00	6.85
Aug	10.3	1.86	0.01	7.46
Sep	12.3	2.26	0.00	8.89
Oct	14.4	2.45	0.00	9.58
Nov	16.4	2.56	0.00	10.33
Dec	18.6	2.11	0.00	11.10
Average	14.9	1.93	0.00	8.89