Melbourne weather by season — and what to wear
| Summer, by day | Winter, by day | Winter, at night |
|---|
25–27 °C
77–81 °F | up to 14 °C
57 °F | about 7 °C
45 °F |
☀️ Summer (December, January, February)
days 25–27 °C (77–81 °F)sometimes above 35 °C (95 °F)
Summer is warm, but Melbourne weather is famous for changing without warning. People wear shorts, light dresses and T-shirts, with sunglasses and a hat. Because of sudden changes and the cool wind off the sea, locals carry a light cardigan, a windbreaker and a compact umbrella even on a sunny day.
❄️ Winter (June, July, August)
7–14 °C (45–57 °F)
Melbourne winters are chilly, damp and windy. People wear closed waterproof shoes, heavy jeans and warm sweatshirts or jumpers, topped with a thick jacket, a wool coat or a puffer, often with a warm scarf and beanie against the biting wind.
🍂🌱 Autumn and spring
"four seasons in one day"
This is when Melbourne lives up to "four seasons in one day": a cold morning, a hot afternoon and rain in the evening. Dress in layers: a T-shirt, a warm jumper over it and a windproof jacket or trench on top, easy to take off and put back on during the day.
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