Victoria weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Victoria, Australia. Like most weather services, we show Victoria at one spot: Melbourne, its largest city. At 7:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Melbourne weather
Is it raining in Melbourne right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Melbourne this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–22° and lows of 8–13°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Melbourne lately?
In the past 7 days, Melbourne had 2 rainy days and 54.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Melbourne?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Victoria weather by month
When is the best time to visit Victoria?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Victoria is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in July to 26°C (78°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Victoria?
November is the wettest month, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Victoria?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (44°F).
Does Victoria have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 74 mm (2.9 in).
How warm is the sea in Victoria?
The sea is warmest in January at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in July at about 11°C (51°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Feb.
Victoria weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Melbourne), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Victoria
Weather can differ a lot within Victoria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 716 mm |
| Geelong | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 598 mm |
| City of Port Phillip | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 716 mm |
| Ballarat | Oct–Apr | None | 10–28°C | 565 mm |
| Bendigo | Oct–Apr | None | 11–30°C | 522 mm |
| Point Cook | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 716 mm |
| Craigieburn | Oct–Apr | None | 11–28°C | 664 mm |
| Melbourne City Centre | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 716 mm |
| Tarneit | Oct–Apr | None | 13–26°C | 598 mm |
| Pakenham | Nov–Apr | None | 12–27°C | 860 mm |
| Reservoir | Oct–Apr | None | 11–28°C | 664 mm |
| Berwick | Nov–Apr | None | 12–27°C | 860 mm |
Cities and towns in Victoria
- Melbourne
- Geelong
- City of Port Phillip
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Point Cook
- Craigieburn
- Melbourne City Centre
- Tarneit
- Pakenham
- Reservoir
- Berwick
- Werribee
- Glen Waverley
- Wodonga
- Sunbury
- St Albans
- Frankston
- Hoppers Crossing
- Truganina
- Mount Waverley
- Saint Albans
- Mildura
- Frankston East
- Preston
- Rowville
- Epping
- Warrnambool
- Shepparton
- Doncaster East
- Noble Park
- Narre Warren South
- Bentleigh East
- Dandenong
- Keysborough
- Wangaratta
- Mill Park
- Richmond
- Bundoora
- Narre Warren
- Ferntree Gully
- Doreen
- Traralgon
- Coburg
- Croydon
- Glen Iris
- Hampton Park
- Mornington
- Northcote
- South Yarra
- Doncaster
- South Morang
- Brunswick
- Bacchus Marsh
- Cranbourne North
- Cranbourne East
- Kew
- Caroline Springs
- Endeavour Hills
- Wollert
- Roxburgh Park
- Cheltenham
- Glenroy
- Boronia
- Mernda
- Brighton
- Lalor
- Mooroolbark
- Southbank
- Dandenong North
- Hawthorn
- Malvern East
- Springvale
- Langwarrin
- Carrum Downs
- Camberwell
- Balwyn North
- Cranbourne
- Greenvale
- Essendon
- Hawthorn South
- Glenferrie
- Greensborough
- Wantirna South
- Wheelers Hill
- Wyndham Vale
- Thomastown
- Cranbourne West
- Mulgrave
- Warragul
- Mount Martha
- Saint Kilda
- Ringwood
- Thornbury
- Clayton
- Eltham
- Frankston South
- Mount Eliza
- Sunshine West
- Torquay
- Officer
- Altona Meadows
- Highton
- Pascoe Vale
- Deer Park
- Bentleigh
- Carnegie
- Bairnsdale
- Port Melbourne
- Lilydale
- Hillside
- Seaford
- Footscray
- Horsham
- Templestowe
- Caulfield North
- Mitcham
- Brighton East
- Moonee Ponds
- Carlton
- Lara
- Yarraville
- Docklands
- Taylors Hill
- North Melbourne
- Corio
- Ascot Vale
- Taylors Lakes
- Elwood
- Burwood
- Keilor East
- Echuca
- Wallan