What’s the climate like in Melbourne?
The current climate in Melbourne features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Melbourne in recent years was 38°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2019.
On average, Melbourne gets 990 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 100 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Melbourne.
Climate Table of Melbourne
The climate table of Melbourne shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | -1 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -10 | -2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 | -2 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 30 | 58 | 66 | 163 | 147 | 66 | 147 | 74 | 137 | 44 | 35 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 39 | 8,0 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,1 | 9,7 | 12 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 990 mm per year, averaging 83 mm per month
- Snowfall: 100 cm per year
- Driest months: 23 mm in January, 30 mm in February and 35 mm in December
- Wettest months: 163 mm in May, 147 mm in June and 147 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, Iowa. 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 rainfall Melbourne, Iowa, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Melbourne
This graph shows how much snow Melbourne, Iowa, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters 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, Iowa. 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, Iowa. 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, Iowa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, 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, Iowa, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, 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.
