Best time to visit Victoria

Q: When is the best time to visit Victoria?

The best time to visit Victoria (Melbourne) is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Victoria?

The hottest time of year in Melbourne, Victoria is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Victoria?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Melbourne, Victoria with 64mm on average. There are normally 10 days in May with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Victoria?

The sunniest time of year in Melbourne, Victoria is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Victoria?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Melbourne, Victoria in February when the water temperature reaches 20°C.

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When is the best time to visit Victoria?

The best time to visit Victoria (Melbourne) is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
2.5
Apr
0.5
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
2.5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

79
Jan
79
Feb
75
Mar
68
Apr
61
May
57
Jun
55
Jul
57
Aug
61
Sep
66
Oct
72
Nov
75
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
8
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Victoria?

The hottest time of year in Melbourne, Victoria is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 79°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Victoria?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Melbourne, Victoria with 2.5 inches on average. There are normally 10 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Victoria?

The sunniest time of year in Melbourne, Victoria is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Victoria?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Melbourne, Victoria in February when the water temperature reaches 68°F.