Question 1

What is the weather like in Melbourne in January?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 26°C, nights near 15°C. January is the warmest month of the year. Expect about 6 rain days and 12 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 20°C.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Melbourne in February?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 26°C, nights near 15°C. The sea is at its warmest now. Expect about 6 rain days and 11 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 21°C.

Question 3

What is the weather like in Melbourne in March?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 23°C, nights near 14°C. It is also the driest month of the year. Expect about 6 rain days and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 20°C.

Question 4

What is the weather like in Melbourne in April?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 20°C, nights near 11°C. Expect about 7 rain days and 9 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 18°C — not swimming weather.

Question 5

What is the weather like in Melbourne in May?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 16°C, nights near 9°C. Expect about 9 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 15°C — not swimming weather.

Question 6

What is the weather like in Melbourne in June?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 14°C, nights near 7°C. Expect about 10 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 13°C — not swimming weather.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Melbourne in July?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 13°C, nights near 7°C. July is the coldest month of the year. Expect about 11 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 12°C — not swimming weather.

Question 8

What is the weather like in Melbourne in August?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 14°C, nights near 7°C. Expect about 12 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 11°C — not swimming weather.

Question 9

What is the weather like in Melbourne in September?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 16°C, nights near 8°C. It is the rainiest month of the year. Expect about 12 rain days and 9 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 12°C — not swimming weather.

Question 10

What is the weather like in Melbourne in October?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 19°C, nights near 9°C. Expect about 10 rain days and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 14°C — not swimming weather.

Question 11

What is the weather like in Melbourne in November?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 21°C, nights near 11°C. Expect about 10 rain days and 11 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 17°C — not swimming weather.

Question 12

What is the weather like in Melbourne in December?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 23°C, nights near 13°C. No month gets more sunshine. Expect about 8 rain days and 12 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 19°C.

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Month	Day °C	Night °C	Sea °C	Rain d	Sun h	Beach	City	Hiking
Jan	26°	15°	20°	6	12	73	86	72
Feb	26°	15°	21°	6	11	75	87	73
Mar	23°	14°	20°	6	10	69	87	82
Apr	20°	11°	18°	7	9	54	83	84
May	16°	9°	15°	9	8	41	61	77
Jun	14°	7°	13°	10	7	36	47	72
Jul	13°	7°	12°	11	7	36	43	71
Aug	14°	7°	11°	12	8	40	49	73
Sep	16°	8°	12°	12	9	42	59	74
Oct	19°	9°	14°	10	10	48	73	77
Nov	21°	11°	17°	10	11	54	79	79
Dec	23°	13°	19°	8	12	62	83	77