April · Australia
Best time to visit Melbourne in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Melbourne in April
Average temperature 15°C, 69 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Melbourne scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laneway coffee, coastal baths, and arts precincts peak in November through March warmth.
April is one of the strongest months in Melbourne (5th)
April averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Melbourne (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in April?
- In April, Melbourne averages 15°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Melbourne?
- April earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Melbourne in April?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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