Melbourne weather in October
Melbourne in October averages 15°C (59°F), 46 mm of rain and 7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, October is the sixth coldest, the third wettest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (59°F)
9–21°C · 49–69°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (49°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Melbourne is 2.2°C warmer than September and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
October in Melbourne is 2.5°C cooler than November and 21 mm drier than it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 13 hours 3 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 06:34 and setting about 19:37 local time.
October ends 1 hour 11 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 43 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 15°C (59°F) in October, ranging from about 9°C (49°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. October averages 15°C (59°F) against 18°C (64°F) in November — 2.5°C cooler.
October is 2.2°C warmer than September, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 3 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 06:34 and sunset about 19:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 11 minutes longer than it starts.
