Melbourne: A sunny day, Mornington Peninsula
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 Max Temp. (OC) | Av. Daily Min 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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