Melbourne Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Melbourne Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


38°C
Highest Temp
28 Jul. 26

-2°C
Lowest Temp
1 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly34.72°C

Coldest MonthFebruary11.28°C

Wettest MonthMarch6.92mm

Windiest MonthApril24.77km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Melbourne historically?

August is historically Melbourne's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 31°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 38°C on 2026-07-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Melbourne historically?

January is Melbourne's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 14°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2026-02-01.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Melbourne over the past 17 years?

Melbourne's average annual rainfall is approximately 1438.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Melbourne experience on average per year?

Melbourne historically records approximately 218 rainy days per year. September has the highest number of rain days at an average of 26 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Melbourne is 38°C on 2026-07-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Melbourne is -2°C on 2026-02-01.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Melbourne historically?

Melbourne experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 78.7 kph was recorded on 2017-09-10.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Melbourne during a year?

Usually, Melbourne's humidity peaks in August at around 78.9% and drops to its lowest in March at approximately 72.5%.