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Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australia
Best timeMay & Dec–Mar
Set inAustralia
In season~75°F high
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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).

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45–81°F
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00
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Map showing the location of Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Sunny share of daylightJan · 49%
WarmestJan · 81°F
WettestAug
Best windowMay & Dec–Mar
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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). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Melbourne Cricket Ground: a packed stadium standing for the anthem before a football grand final
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Melbourne Cricket Ground

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The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose stadium located in Yarra Park in the suburb of East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The stadium primarily hosts Australian rules football and cricket as the home ground of multiple teams in the Australian Football League (AFL), as well as the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Victorian cricket team in the Sheffield Shield. It also frequently hosts the Australian national cricket team.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May & Dec–Mar. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: crowds watching cricket on the green oval on a sunny day
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Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Melbourne Cricket Ground: the stadium's grey stands and light tower against a blue sky
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Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Pairs well with

Melbourne Zoo
3 mi away
Bells Beach
54 mi away
Great Ocean Road
118 mi away
Great Alpine Road
132 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Melbourne Cricket Ground?

The best time to visit Melbourne Cricket Ground is May & December–March, in Australia.

Where is Melbourne Cricket Ground?

Melbourne Cricket Ground is in Australia.

What is Melbourne Cricket Ground known for?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose stadium located in Yarra Park in the suburb of East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The stadium primarily hosts Australian rules football and cricket as the home ground of multiple teams in the Australian Football League (AFL), as well as the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Victorian cricket team in the Sheffield Shield. It also frequently hosts the Australian national cricket team.

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