Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Melbourne
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Melbourne are February, March, December — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Melbourne (25 m elevation).
Month by month
Melbourne weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1°C / 79°F | 7 | 81 | Shoulder |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 5.2 | 87 | Best |
| March | 23.3°C / 74°F | 6.8 | 86 | Best |
| April | 19.4°C / 67°F | 8.7 | 76 | |
| May | 15.9°C / 61°F | 9.5 | 59 | |
| June | 13.6°C / 56°F | 10.2 | 46 | |
| July | 13.1°C / 56°F | 10.5 | 43 | |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 10.7 | 53 | Shoulder |
| September | 17.1°C / 63°F | 10.7 | 63 | |
| October | 18.6°C / 65°F | 11.7 | 68 | |
| November | 21.5°C / 71°F | 9.3 | 80 | |
| December | 23.8°C / 75°F | 7.7 | 84 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Melbourne timing questions
What is the best month to visit Melbourne?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are February, March, and December, with February scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Melbourne?
January, with an average daily high of 26.1°C (79°F).
What is the rainiest month in Melbourne?
October, averaging 11.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Melbourne?
January and August — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.