Best Time to Visit Melbourne for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

97/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, February, December

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Weather

9°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Melbourne?

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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Melbourne

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	46	7.8	56%	dry
February	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	47	7.2	58%	dry
March	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	33	8	60%	dry
April	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	41	10.8	67%	dry
May	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	45	11.5	73%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	50	14.3	79%	shoulder
July	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	45	14.7	76%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	48	13.2	74%	dry
September	77Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	53	13.2	72%	shoulder
October	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	54	12.4	66%	shoulder
November	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	56	11.7	62%	shoulder
December	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	51	9.4	58%	shoulder