01Weather
Melbourne weather in November
Afternoons in November average 22.8 °C (73 °F) and nights cool to 11.7 °C (53 °F). The month brings about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with October it is 2.4 °C warmer; December is 2.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 32 °C / 90 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 62 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 8 °C / 46 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 4.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 41.5 °C / 4.8 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 06:12 | 19:54 | 13.7 h |
| 15 November | 05:59 | 20:09 | 14.2 h |
| 30 November | 05:52 | 20:25 | 14.6 h |
Daylight grows by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Melbourne).
03Crowds
How busy Melbourne is in November
very busy The main sights are very busy in November. What drives it:
- Melbourne Cup Day
- Spring Racing Carnival
- warm spring
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holidays in Australia fall in November, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Melbourne in November
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cup | first Tuesday of November, Flemington | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Melbourne in November
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 4 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
November is spring at its best, with afternoons around 22 °C, the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday, a public holiday and the social event of the year, with Derby Day on the Saturday before and Oaks and Stakes Days after. Hotels are expensive in Cup week. Later November is calmer and warm. Rain falls on about nine days. The jacarandas bloom in the inner suburbs.
The Melbourne Music Week and the Australian Masters golf in some years fill the calendar. The Boxing Day Test tickets go on sale. The bay water warms to 18 °C. Daylight passes fourteen hours by month-end. For early summer, Christmas and the Boxing Day Test, see December.
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 November? See the best time to visit Melbourne.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney in November | 26 °C | 8 |
| Singapore in November | 31 °C | 18 |
| Bangkok in November | 33 °C | – |
| Shanghai in November | 19 °C | 10 |
| Kyoto in November | 18 °C | 7 |
| Tokyo in November | 17 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Melbourne in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit Melbourne?
November is a good month to visit Melbourne. Daytime highs average 23 °C (73 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Melbourne in November?
Expect mild days around 23 °C (73 °F) and nights near 12 °C (53 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 32 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in November?
November brings about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is showery by Melbourne standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Melbourne in November?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Melbourne crowded in November?
The main sights are very busy in November. Main drivers: Melbourne Cup Day; Spring Racing Carnival; warm spring.
What time does it get dark in Melbourne in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 20:09 and rises at 05:59, giving 14.2 hours of daylight.