01Weather
Melbourne weather in July
Afternoons in July average 14.0 °C (57 °F) and nights cool to 6.5 °C (44 °F). The month brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with June it is 0.3 °C cooler; August is 1.4 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 16 °C / 62 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 3 °C / 38 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.8 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 35 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 18.5 °C / -2.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 07:36 | 17:11 | 9.6 h |
| 15 July | 07:32 | 17:19 | 9.8 h |
| 31 July | 07:21 | 17:32 | 10.2 h |
Daylight grows by about 36 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
03Crowds
How busy Melbourne is in July
moderate The main sights are moderate in July. What drives it:
- winter school holidays
- AFL season
- coldest month
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
No public holidays in Australia fall in July, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Melbourne in July
No major recurring events fall in July.
07Packing
What to pack for Melbourne in July
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
July is the coldest month, with afternoons around 14 °C and nights near 6 °C, rarely below freezing but damp and windy, with winter school holidays in the first half and the AFL season at its peak. Snow is possible at Mount Buller two hours away. Hotel rates are low outside the school holidays. Rain falls on about ten days. The Winter Night Market continues.
The Melbourne International Film Festival opens in late July or early August. The Lume digital gallery and the NGV's winter exhibition are the indoor afternoons. The Open House Melbourne weekend in late July opens buildings across the city. Daylight grows slowly past ten hours. For late winter with the Film Festival and the first wattle, see August.
09Compare
Melbourne month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 16 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 27 °C | 15 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| March | 25 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 21 °C | 11 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 17 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 14 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 14 °C | 6 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 15 °C | 7 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 8 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 20 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 23 °C | 12 °C | 9 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 25 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about July? See the best time to visit Melbourne.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney in July | 19 °C | 8 |
| Singapore in July | 32 °C | 11 |
| Bangkok in July | 34 °C | 22 |
| Shanghai in July | 34 °C | 13 |
| Kyoto in July | 33 °C | 13 |
| Tokyo in July | 31 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Melbourne in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
July is a good month to visit Melbourne. Daytime highs average 14 °C (57 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Melbourne in July?
Expect cool days around 14 °C (57 °F) and nights near 6 °C (44 °F). One July in ten brings afternoons above 16 °C, and one in ten stays below 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in July?
July brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Melbourne standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 35 percent.
What should I wear in Melbourne in July?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Melbourne crowded in July?
The main sights are moderate in July. Main drivers: winter school holidays; AFL season; coldest month.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 17:19 and rises at 07:32, giving 9.8 hours of daylight.