September · Australia
Best time to visit Melbourne in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Melbourne in September
Average temperature 13°C, 70 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).
September score
8.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Melbourne scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 70 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.
September holds up well in Melbourne — 6th best month
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Melbourne — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in September?
- In September, Melbourne averages 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Melbourne?
- September earns a 8.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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