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Melbourne
Visit in February — score 79/100 · avg high 95°F · 10 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68 | 69° | 99° | 53° | 15 | 58 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 79 | 68° | 95° | 53° | 10 | 41 | 13.4h | High | Average |
| March | 66 | 66° | 91° | 52° | 13 | 51 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 52 | 60° | 81° | 47° | 15 | 60 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 41 | 55° | 71° | 43° | 15 | 62 | 10.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 34 | 50° | 62° | 39° | 16 | 63 | 9.4h | Low | Below avg |
| July | 29 | 49° | 61° | 38° | 17 | 66 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 35 | 50° | 64° | 39° | 16 | 63 | 10.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 43 | 53° | 71° | 40° | 15 | 59 | 11.8h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 46 | 57° | 80° | 43° | 18 | 73 | 13.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 61° | 89° | 47° | 21 | 83 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| December | 63 | 65° | 94° | 50° | 16 | 63 | 14.6h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Melbourne (September, October, November) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 43°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Summer
- Score
- 70/100
- High
- 96°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Melbourne (December, January, February) brings average highs of 96°F and lows of 52°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 70/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
Fall
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Melbourne (March, April, May) brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 47°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 66/100.
Winter
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 39°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Melbourne (June, July, August) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 39°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 35/100.
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