Geographical location
After Sydney, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. Around 4.25 million people live in an area of 9990 square kilometers, which results in a population density of 425 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Short for MEL by abbreviationfinder, Melbourne is divided into 31 Local Government Areas, of which Melbourne City with just under 95,000 inhabitants is the core city. The Yarra River flows through the city and flows into Port Phillip Bay.
Melbourne is a classic “expat” city with many immigrants from Great Britain, China, Italy, Ireland and Greeks. The city has an airport that is served from Germany with a stopover.
The distance from Frankfurt is around 16,000 kilometers as the crow flies, the travel time with transfers is around 20 hours. The flight time between Sydney and Melbourne is 1:35 hours.
Climate in Melbourne
Melbourne has a temperate climate. The location on the South Pacific means that the weather is sometimes very fresh, and there is also a fairly large temperature gradient between the seasons. Temperatures between November and April range between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius. In the months May to October, however, they can drop to their lowest point to 13 degrees (July).
Between December and February, Melbourne is warm and pleasantly summery with up to 9 hours of sunshine a day. The warmest month is January, coldest month of July with night values of only 6 degrees. The winter months in Melbourne are generally moderately cool. 15 to 16 rainy days are the rule between May and October, even if the actual amount of precipitation does not increase significantly.
When to go to Melbourne
The best time to visit Melbourne is from November to March. January and February are the warmest months of the year with up to 26 ° C and promise a very pleasant travel time. In individual cases, hot winds flow from inland Australia to Melbourne, which can lead to significantly higher temperatures in summer.
There are only a few rainy days at this travel time and the high number of hours of sunshine ensure perfect conditions for exploring the area around Melbourne in Victoria. Bathing is generally possible on one of the city’s beaches or in St. Kilda, but with water temperatures of a maximum of 19 degrees it is usually the famous “jump into the cold water”.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 24 ° C | 20 ° C | 17 ° C | 14 ° C | 14 ° C | 15 ° C | 17 ° C | 20 ° C | 22 ° C | 24 ° C |
| Night temperature | 14 ° C | 15 ° C | 13 ° C | 11 ° C | 9 ° C | 7 ° C | 6 ° C | 7 ° C | 8 ° C | 10 ° C | 11 ° C | 13 ° C |
| Water temperature | 19 ° C | 19 ° C | 18 ° C | 18 ° C | 17 ° C | 16 ° C | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 17 ° C | 17 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 47 | 48 | 50 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 58 | 66 | 60 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Hours of sunshine | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 6:15 | 6:50 | 7:15 | 6:45 | 7:15 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:05 | 6:20 | 6:35 | 6:00 | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 8:45 pm | 20:20 | 19:40 | 17:55 | 17:20 | 17:05 | 17:20 | 17:45 | 18:10 | 19:35 | 20:10 | 20:35 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 15.1 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is January (20.2 ° C), coldest month of July, with mean values of 9.8 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 19 ° C. Pleasant bathing is possible from temperatures of around 21 ° C. The months of January, February, March, April, May, November and December have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 648 mm on 150 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, January is the sunniest month with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year the sun shines 6 hours a day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following major towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Geelong.
Highlights and attractions
Melbourne has tons of sights and attractions to offer. If you want to get a little closer to the Australian national sport of cricket, it is worth visiting the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can seat up to 100,024 spectators. If you want to relax a bit, you should take a trip to the Royal Botanic Garden – a true oasis in the middle of this big city and ideal for a picnic!
Other city highlights include the National Gallery of Victoria, the Melbourne Museum, and the State Library of Victoria. Families with children love the Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Aquarium. For couples, we recommend a tour of the wine regions of the Yarra Valley or a trip on the historic steam train “Puffing Billy” in the Dandenong Ranges with an unforgettable panoramic view of Melbourne.
Melbourne weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 17 ° C and 24 ° C can be expected over the next three months. Melbourne is the warmest in March, but May is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 17-18 ° C. This is good weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
The expected rainfall is around 9 days in March, around 12 days in April and around 15 days in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines on average between 4 and 7 hours a day. The sunniest weather in Melbourne is March, but with less sun you will have to get by in May.
