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When to go · Melbourne

Melbourne in October

Great month. Inside Melbourne's best window: Oct–Apr.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
21°C / 11°C
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Melbourne

Inside Melbourne's best window: Oct–Apr.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • MelbourneHighs around 21 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 13 days
  • South-east coast, Australia · Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaidebest weather

    Summer is beach season and school-holiday peak; Melbourne swings between cool and 40 °C in a day. Winter is mild and sunny in Sydney, grey and cool in Melbourne.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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