October · Australia
Best time to visit Melbourne in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Melbourne in October
Average temperature 14°C, 110 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Melbourne scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 110 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laneway coffee, coastal baths, and arts precincts peak in November through March warmth.
October holds up well in Melbourne — 10th best month
October averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 110 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in October?
- In October, Melbourne averages 14°C, 110 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Melbourne?
- October earns a 7.9/10 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 October?
- Expect about 110 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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