What’s the climate like in Melbourne?
The current climate of Melbourne features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Melbourne in recent years was 35°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in February 2015.
On average, Melbourne gets 1596 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne for pleasant to warm weather is May, July, September and October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Melbourne.
Climate Table of Melbourne
The climate table of Melbourne shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 148 | 94 | 200 | 167 | 200 | 121 | 179 | 71 | 94 | 129 | 90 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,4 | 17 | 1,6 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,8 | 2,9 |
| UV Index | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1596 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Snowfall: 32 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in September, 90 mm in December and 94 mm in March
- Wettest months: 200 mm in April, 200 mm in June and 179 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Melbourne
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Melbourne, Kentucky. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Melbourne
This graph shows how much precipitation Melbourne, Kentucky, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Melbourne
This graph shows how much snow Melbourne, Kentucky, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Melbourne
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Melbourne, Kentucky. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Melbourne
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Melbourne, Kentucky. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Melbourne
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Melbourne, Kentucky, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Melbourne
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Melbourne, Kentucky, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Melbourne by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Melbourne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
