Monthly climate guide
Melbourne weather in July
With highs near 13°C (55°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), July feels cool in Melbourne. Rainfall averages about 63 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-winter in Melbourne — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Melbourne is usually about 2°C warmer than Launceston, 440 km away, in July.
- Good walking weather for combining Queen Victoria Market and Federation Square in one day.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 62%.
July is typically Melbourne's coolest month.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
63 mm
some rain
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Melbourne weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 57 mm | 65% | 49% |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 60°F | 57 mm | 68% | 50% |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 58°F | 49 mm | 69% | 51% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 62 mm | 74% | 56% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 49°F | 74 mm | 79% | 59% |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 66 mm | 85% | 59% |
| July | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 44°F | 63 mm | 85% | 62% |
| August | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 44°F | 65 mm | 82% | 61% |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 47°F | 60 mm | 78% | 59% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 49°F | 61 mm | 73% | 59% |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 75 mm | 70% | 61% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 56°F | 60 mm | 67% | 53% |
What to pack for July
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
Our Melbourne guide recommends: March to May or September to November, for milder, more predictable weather.
Pack a layer even in summer — Melbourne's weather can shift quickly, especially with the 'southerly change' that follows hot days.
Best time to visit Melbourne →Other Australia cities in July
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Melbourne in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
July is cool in Melbourne, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Melbourne in July?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in July?
Melbourne typically gets around 63 mm of rain in July — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
March to May or September to November, for milder, more predictable weather.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Melbourne (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.