City Trips Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
March, February, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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The best time to visit Melbourne for a city trip is March, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Melbourne
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 46 |
February | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 47 |
March | 97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 33 |
April | 94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 41 |
May | 81Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 45 |
June | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 50 |
July | 60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 45 |
August | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 48 |
September | 77Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 53 |
October | 87Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 54 |
November | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 56 |
December | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 51 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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