Weather & Clothing
Weather can affect you and your family during the adjustment period while settling into Melbourne or Australia. Some may get used to a much warmer climate. Some may get used to colder weather. Getting to know what the weather is like in Melbourne can help you prepare and feel more settled.
Weather
Melbourne's weather is highly unpredictable and is known to occasionally provide 'four seasons in one day'. A range of clothing for all conditions is recommended for anyone planning to study in or visit Melbourne. The following table provides the lowest, average and highest temperature in Melbourne.
Month |
Lowest °C |
Average °C (Min) |
Average °C (Max) |
Highest °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January |
6 |
14 |
26 |
46 |
February |
5 |
15 |
26 |
43 |
March |
3 |
13 |
24 |
42 |
April |
2 |
11 |
20 |
35 |
May |
-1 |
9 |
17 |
29 |
June |
-2 |
7 |
14 |
22 |
July |
-3 |
6 |
13 |
23 |
August |
-2 |
7 |
15 |
27 |
September |
-1 |
8 |
17 |
31 |
October |
0 |
9 |
20 |
37 |
November |
3 |
11 |
22 |
41 |
December |
4 |
13 |
24 |
44 |
Source: Web Climate, Data Services, National
Climate Centre
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Australian university students dress casually. Australians are generally relaxed when it comes to clothes, but they do tend to dress up at night.
If you are planning to buy warm clothing, shopping in Melbourne may provide you with a larger range at a very competitive price. Please consider investing in a good, warm and durable coat which will last for the duration of your stay. A good woolen scarf and a hat or beanie will provide you with added protection on a chilly day. If you are on a limited budget, another way to dress warmly is to 'layer' your clothing.
Useful Links & Contacts
Bureau of MeteorologyMore information about weather forcast, warnings and observation around
Australia.
W: www.bom.gov.au
Visit Victoria
General tourism information including weather.
W: www.visitvictoria.com
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Weather Fourday Forcast in Melbourne.
W: www.abc.net.au/melbourne/weather/
Blue Skies Unlimited Weather Views
Weather forcast updates around Australia.
W: www.views.com.au