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Melbourne in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Melbourne in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Melbourne in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Melbourne in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Melbourne has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Melbourne in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Melbourne for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +70°F.

Is Melbourne warm or cold in October?

Melbourne is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Melbourne:

Climate in Melbourne in October

Melbourne weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+66°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+37°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+97°F+106°F
Rainfall
58 mm64 mm59 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
69%67%66%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
766
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +66°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 64 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 6 to 7.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Melbourne in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Melbourne is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Melbourne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 235 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Melbourne, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Melbourne wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Melbourne?

This is the weather in Melbourne in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+66°F
2 October
☀️
+64°F
3 October
☀️
+70°F
4 October
☁️
+61°F
5 October
🌧️
+60°F
6 October
☁️
+69°F
7 October
☀️
+66°F
8 October
☀️
+60°F
9 October
☀️
+59°F
10 October
☀️
+65°F
11 October
☀️
+71°F
12 October
🌧️
+65°F
13 October
🌧️
+62°F
14 October
☁️
+62°F
15 October
🌧️
+65°F
16 October
☀️
+61°F
17 October
☀️
+61°F
18 October
☀️
+68°F
19 October
☀️
+69°F
20 October
☀️
+70°F
21 October
🌧️
+80°F
22 October
☁️
+66°F
23 October
☁️
+68°F
24 October
🌧️
+69°F
25 October
🌧️
+74°F
26 October
🌧️
+66°F
27 October
🌧️
+63°F
28 October
☁️
+58°F
29 October
🌧️
+62°F
30 October
🌧️
+71°F
31 October
🌧️
+70°F
In October 2023 Melbourne had 13 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Melbourne climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Melbourne in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2003 (+62°F) and the highest in 2015 (+78°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 249 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Melbourne in October:

Is October a good time to visit Melbourne?

October is a really good time to go to Melbourne. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Melbourne.

Can you sunbathe in Melbourne in October?

October has mild temperatures in Melbourne. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Melbourne rainy in October?

Melbourne is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Melbourne in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Melbourne in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Australia

Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.

Monthly weather in Melbourne

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Melbourne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.