Melbourne
City in Australia
Melbourne is a city in Australia with a population of about 5.4 million in 2024. Located 466 km from Canberra, it draws visitors with sights such as Flinders Street railway station, Eureka Tower, and the National Gallery of Victoria.
What to see
Visitors can explore prominent landmarks including Flinders Street railway station and the towering Eureka Tower. Cultural and historical sites feature the National Gallery of Victoria, the Royal Exhibition Building, and St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. For recreation and sports, the city offers Melbourne Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, and Melbourne Zoo.
When to go
January and February are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. The coolest months are June and July, with daily highs of 13 °C and lows of 7 °C to 8 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges from 40 mm in January to 65 mm in November, with the highest number of rainy days occurring from July to August at about 14 days per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Melbourne Essendon Airport in Essendon Fields, located 11 km away. The main hub is Melbourne Airport, situated 19 km from the city.
Top sights in Melbourne
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 45 | 43 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 54 | 58 | 65 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Melbourne (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Carlton Gardens
- Federation Square
- Melbourne Museum