Weather in Melbourne Today

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Current temperature in Melbourne: 7°C (45°F). Overcast. Today's high 15°C (59°F), low 6°C (43°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
7°
Overcast
RealFeel® 6°C
97%Humid
High15°
Low6°
3km/hSSWWind fromSouth-South-West↑↗· Max 8
Light Breeze · Gusts 25 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 118:30 AMDay
11h 40m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:27 AMDawn 5:57 AM
Daylight remaining9h 37mNoon 12:17 PMTotal 11h 40m
Sunset6:07 PMDusk 6:37 PM
NowOvercast+7°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 59 · Moderate

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
SSW · Light Breeze · Max 8 km/h
Humidity
97 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1034 hPa
High · stable
Dew Point
7°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

15°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 15°C.

18 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 15°C15°2026-08-20: 16°C16°2026-08-21: 15°C15°2026-08-22: 15°C15°2026-08-23: 16°C16°2026-08-24: 17°C17°2026-08-25: 15°C15°2026-08-26: 14°C14°2026-08-27: 16°C16°2026-08-28: 16°C16°2026-08-29: 14°C14°2026-08-30: 14°C14°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 6 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Melbourne?

The hottest month in Melbourne is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 26.5°C (80°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15.4°C (60°F).

What is the coldest month in Melbourne?

The coldest month in Melbourne is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 6.5°C (44°F) and daytime highs near 13.3°C (56°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Melbourne have a rainy season?

Melbourne doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. November is the wettest month on average (about 95 mm), while February is the driest (about 34 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Melbourne?

The best time to visit Melbourne is typically February to March, when daytime highs average a comfortable 25°C (77°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 40 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Melbourne's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Melbourne's air quality index (AQI) is 59, rated "Moderate", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice minor effects.