Melbourne weather in July
Melbourne in July averages 10°C (50°F), 38 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, July is the coldest, the third driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (50°F)
6–14°C · 43–57°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.4 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in July?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in July?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
July compared with June and August
July in Melbourne is about the same temperature as June and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (51°F).
July in Melbourne is 0.8°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 9 hours 47 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 07:32 and setting about 17:20 local time.
July ends 36 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 59 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
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Travel guides for Melbourne
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Melbourne weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in July
July climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 10°C (50°F) in July, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. July sees only about 38 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. July averages 10°C (50°F) against 11°C (51°F) in August — 0.8°C cooler.
July is about as warm as June, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; July sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what July is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 47 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 07:32 and sunset about 17:20 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 36 minutes longer than it starts.
