Best Time to Visit Melbourne for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

82/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, May

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Weather

9°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Melbourne?

The best time to visit Melbourne for hiking is April, March, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Melbourne

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	46	7.8	56%	dry
February	78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	47	7.2	58%	dry
March	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	33	8	60%	dry
April	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	41	10.8	67%	dry
May	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	45	11.5	73%	dry
June	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	50	14.3	79%	shoulder
July	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	45	14.7	76%	dry
August	63Suboptimal 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	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	54	12.4	66%	shoulder
November	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	56	11.7	62%	shoulder
December	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	51	9.4	58%	shoulder