Melbourne Weather in October
Australia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low10°C (49°F)
Rainfall72 mm (2.8 in)
RatingExcellent 8.5/10
Expect mild days in Melbourne in October: the average high is 19°C (66°F) and the average low is 10°C (49°F). October is spring in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 12 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 13 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Melbourne?
October is a good time to visit Melbourne (8.5/10), though December to April are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 57% |
| Daylight | 13 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.9 km/h |
| vs September | 3°C warmer than September, with 10 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Melbourne in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Melbourne weather in other months
Jan26°C / 15°C58 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 15°C48 mmExcellentMar24°C / 14°C48 mmExcellentApr20°C / 12°C60 mmExcellentMay17°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun14°C / 8°C63 mmGoodJul13°C / 7°C65 mmFairAug14°C / 7°C65 mmGoodSep16°C / 8°C62 mmGoodOct19°C / 10°C72 mmExcellentNov22°C / 12°C78 mmExcellentDec24°C / 13°C63 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit MelbourneNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Perth20°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide22°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Sydney22°C · 62 mm · Excellent
- Noumea23°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Canberra20°C · 63 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Canberra20°C · 63 mm
- Hobart15°C · 73 mm
- Adelaide22°C · 24 mm
- Sydney22°C · 62 mm
- Gold Coast27°C · 84 mm
- Brisbane26°C · 81 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.