January in Melbourne
What’s on in Melbourne in January. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
- Australian Open 2027, January 11 to 31, 2027, Melbourne Park
When to visit.
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WarmestJan · 81°F (27°C)
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeEureka TowerExplore →
Eureka Tower is a 297.3 m (975 ft) skyscraper located in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
02What to seeSt Patrick's CathedralExplore →
The Cathedral Basílica of Saint Patrick is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
03What to seeRoyal Exhibition BuildingExplore →
The Royal Exhibition Building is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1879–1880 as part of the international exhibition movement, which presented over 50 exhibitions between 1851 and 1915 around the globe.
04What to seeMelbourne MuseumExplore →
05The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.
Rod Laver Arena
Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Melbourne Park
Melbourne Park is a sporting venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
07Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is a stadium located in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne.
08Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is a zoo in Melbourne, Australia.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Melbourne
Footbridge in Melbourne on the Southbank of Yarra River in Victoria in Australia
In der City of Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australien
Month by month
Melbourne, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
March in Melbourne
Melbourne in March. One of the best months to visit Melbourne. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
April in Melbourne
Melbourne in April. One of the best months to visit Melbourne. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
October in Melbourne
What’s on in Melbourne in October. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
- Rugby World Cup 2027, October 1 to November 13, 2027
November in Melbourne
What’s on in Melbourne in November. One of the best months to visit Melbourne. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
- Rugby World Cup 2027, October 1 to November 13, 2027
December in Melbourne
Melbourne in December. One of the best months to visit Melbourne. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Know before you go
- Explore the laneways (Hosier, Degraves) for coffee and street art.
- Trams are free within the CBD City Circle zone.
- Pack layers, as the weather changes hour to hour.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best time to visit Melbourne is Mar–Apr & Nov–Dec, in Australia.
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is in Australia. The nearest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What is Melbourne known for?
Laneway coffee, street art, and sport-mad weekends.
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More to see near Melbourne.
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State Library of Victoria (La Trobe Reading Room)
02Eureka Tower
03Carlton Gardens
04St Patrick's Cathedral
05Royal Exhibition Building
06Melbourne Museum
07Rod Laver Arena
08Melbourne Park
09Melbourne Cricket Ground
10Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
11Melbourne Zoo
12Bells Beach
13Great Ocean Road
14Great Alpine Road
15Grampians
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city