Melbourne's Climate

Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine – 2,200 hours per annum.

Most people find Melbourne’s climate is agreeable all year round. The main reservations are the changeable nature of the weather – in every season – and the lower winter sunshine hours enjoyed in Melbourne compared with Australia’s other cities.

Sea temperatures around Melbourne are cooler than around Australia’s other cities.

Melbourne’s Climate Figures

Month Av. Daily
Maximum Temp. (OC)

Av. Daily
Minimum
Temp. (OC)

Av. Days
with
Rainfall

Av. After noon
Humidity
Av. hours Sunshine
(per day)

Jan. 26 14 9 50 8
Feb. 26 14 8 50 8
Mar. 24 13 9 50 6
Apr. 20 10 12 55 5
May 17 8 15 60 4
Jun. 14 7 16 65 3
Jul. 13 6 17 65 4
Aug. 15 6 17 60 4
Sep. 17 8 15 55 5
Oct. 19 10 14 50 6
Nov. 22 11 13 50 7
Dec. 25 12 10 50 7
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