How often is the Melbourne weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Melbourne?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Melbourne weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Melbourne coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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Melbourne Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Melbourne, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Melbourne.

Wet day, 75% chance of rain. Bring a brolly.

Today's briefing

Melbourne's waking up to a chilly 10 degrees this morning (feels more like 8), with a high of just 13 degrees and an 82 percent chance of rain throughout the day, so keep those brollies handy. Bundle up in layers and consider ditching the usual outdoor plans in favour of one of the city's excellent indoor spots, whether that's a gallery, laneway cafe, or one of the major shopping centres where you can browse without getting drenched. The weekend won't offer much relief either, with Saturday reaching 13 degrees and a similar rain risk, followed by an even wetter Sunday with a 92 percent chance of showers and the same top temperature.

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Melbourne weather

13°C

Partly cloudy now, 13°C / 11°C today.

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13°C

Partly cloudy · feels like 9°C

Today: 13°C / 11°C
Humidity: 77%
Wind: 23 km/h N
UV index: 2 · Low
Sunrise: 7:33 am
Sunset: 5:18 pm
Updated: 2:46 pm

Next 24 hours

Now
13°C
19%
3pm
13°C
21%
4pm
13°C
27%
5pm
13°C
41%
6pm
12°C
59%
7pm
13°C
71%
8pm
13°C
75%
9pm
12°C
74%
10pm
12°C
69%
11pm
12°C
58%
12am
12°C
43%
1am
12°C
33%
2am
12°C
33%
3am
11°C
37%
4am
12°C
39%
5am
12°C
35%
6am
11°C
28%
7am
11°C
25%
8am
11°C
28%
9am
12°C
34%
10am
13°C
39%
11am
13°C
42%
12pm
15°C
44%
1pm
15°C
47%

Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Mon
Drizzle
13°C 11°C
Rain 75%
Tue
Drizzle
15°C 9°C
Rain 58%
Wed
Overcast
15°C 7°C
Rain 0%
Thu
Overcast
14°C 8°C
Rain 0%
Fri
Overcast
15°C 6°C
Rain 0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
14°C 5°C
Rain 0%
Sun
Overcast
15°C 5°C
Rain 0%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 2
PM10: 3
Ozone: 47

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 7:33 am
Sunset: 5:18 pm
Daylight: 9h 45m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Melbourne weather, explained

How to read the Melbourne forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Melbourne.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Melbourne weather FAQ

How often is the Melbourne weather forecast updated?: We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.
How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Melbourne?: The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.
What does "feels like" temperature mean?: The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.
Where does the Melbourne weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Melbourne coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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