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Usual weather in Victoria

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Victoria? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

What weather to expect in Victoria

Victoria is part of Australia. The climate of Australia varies widely, as the country is very large. The largest part of Australia is arid to semiarid, temperate in south and east, tropical in north. The northern part of Australia has a tropical climate with tropical rainforests, grasslands and deserts. Winter in Australia is usually mild, there are not so huge contrasts between summer and winter temperatures as on the northern hemisphere. But on some places the temperatures can go down below zero in winter.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Ararat, Bacchus Marsh, Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Beechworth, Belgrave, Benalla, Bendigo, Bright, Bruthen, Buchan, Bullarto, Camperdown, Cann River, Castlemaine, Cavendish, Chiltern, Colac, Croajingolong National Park, Dandenong Ranges, Daylesford, Dimboola, Dinner Plain, Dunolly, Echuca Moama, Euroa, Falls Creek, Fish Creek, Geelong, Genoa, Gippsland, Glenrowan, Goldfields, Goorambat, Grampians National Park, Great Otway National Park, Hamilton, Harrietville, Hattah Kulkyne National Park, Healesville, Heathcote, High Country, Johanna, Lakes Entrance, Lara, Linton, Lorne, Lower Glenelg National Park, Lysterfield, Maldon, Mansfield, Maryborough, Melbourne, Merbein, Mildura, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Murray Sunset National Park, Ocean Grove, Orbost, Paynesville, Peterborough, Phillip Island, Port Campbell, Port Fairy, Portarlington, Portland, Queenscliff, Rutherglen, Sale, Seymour, Shepparton, Skipton, Smythesdale, South West Coast, St Arnaud, Swan Hill, Tallangatta, Tawonga, Terang, The Murray, Torquay, Traralgon, Trentham, Tyabb, Wangaratta, Warburton, Warragul, Warrnambool, Wimmera, Wonthaggi, Woodend, Yarra Valley.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Melbourne and in many other cities. The warmest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7.3 ℃ (45.14 ℉). The most rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 15.5. The least rainy month here is February, the average number of rainy days is 6.6.

When travelling around Victoria, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko (2228 m) and the lowest point is Lake Eyre (-15 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Victoria. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in January is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in January is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.8 ℃ (80.24 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 8.9. The average rainfall is 44.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:28 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in February is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in February is 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.8 ℃ (80.24 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 6.6. The average rainfall is 39.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:31 and at the end of the month 12:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in March is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in March is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.5 ℃ (58.1 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.5. The average rainfall is 40.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:18 and at the end of the month 11:42.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in April is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in April is 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.2 ℃ (53.96 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.35 ℃ (66.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 10.5. The average rainfall is 50.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:06 and at the end of the month 10:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in May is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in May is 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.35 ℃ (66.83 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.05 ℃ (60.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12.1. The average rainfall is 47.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 9:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in June is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in June is 14.7 ℃ (58.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.2 ℃ (46.76 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.05 ℃ (60.89 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.55 ℃ (58.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 13.4. The average rainfall is 46.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:33 and at the end of the month 9:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in July is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in July is 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.3 ℃ (45.14 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.55 ℃ (58.19 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.15 ℃ (59.27 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 14.4. The average rainfall is 44.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:45 and at the end of the month 10:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in August is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in August is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.2 ℃ (46.76 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.15 ℃ (59.27 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 15.5. The average rainfall is 50 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:35 and at the end of the month 11:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in September is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in September is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.05 ℃ (66.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 14.1. The average rainfall is 54.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:42 and at the end of the month 12:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in October is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in October is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.05 ℃ (66.29 ℉). At the end of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 13.6. The average rainfall is 58.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:55 and at the end of the month 13:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in November is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in November is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). At the end of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.15 ℃ (75.47 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 11.5. The average rainfall is 63.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:02 and at the end of the month 14:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Victoria in December is this: The average highest temperature in Victoria in December is 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.15 ℃ (75.47 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 9.6. The average rainfall is 62.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:43 and at the end of the month 14:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Victoria in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Melbournetemperature: - highest temperature: 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉)lowest temperature: 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉)rainfall: 62.3mmrainy days: 9.6
Bairnsdaletemperature: - highest temperature: 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.2 ℃ (52.16 ℉)rainfall: 65.7mmrainy days: 10.5
Ballarattemperature: - highest temperature: 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉)lowest temperature: 9.1 ℃ (48.38 ℉)rainfall: 51.9mmrainy days: 10.9
Bendigotemperature: - highest temperature: 26.8 ℃ (80.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉)rainfall: 44.4mmrainy days: 7
Colactemperature: - highest temperature: 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Echucatemperature: - highest temperature: 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉)rainfall: 29.2mmrainy days: 6.1
Geelongtemperature: - highest temperature: 21.8 ℃ (71.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.9 ℃ (53.42 ℉)rainfall: 43.2mmrainy days: 8
Milduratemperature: - highest temperature: 31.3 ℃ (88.34 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉)rainfall: 31.4mmrainy days: 4.7
Mornington Peninsulatemperature: - highest temperature: 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.2 ℃ (53.96 ℉)rainfall: 55.3mmrainy days: 8.6
Orbosttemperature: - highest temperature: 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉)rainfall: 84.8mmrainy days: 12.1
Saletemperature: - highest temperature: 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.9 ℃ (53.42 ℉)rainfall: 49.9mmrainy days: 10.2
Seymourtemperature: - highest temperature: 27 ℃ (80.6 ℉)lowest temperature: 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉)rainfall: 40.5mmrainy days: 6.8
Sheppartontemperature: - highest temperature: 28.3 ℃ (82.94 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.5 ℃ (54.5 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Swan Hilltemperature: - highest temperature: 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.7 ℃ (56.66 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Wangarattatemperature: - highest temperature: 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.6 ℃ (52.88 ℉)rainfall: 41.2mmrainy days: 6.4
Warrnambooltemperature: - highest temperature: 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.3 ℃ (50.54 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Wonthaggitemperature: - highest temperature: 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.6 ℃ (52.88 ℉)rainfall: 64.8mmrainy days: 10.6
Ararattemperature: - highest temperature: 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉)lowest temperature: 9.7 ℃ (49.46 ℉)rainfall: 40.7mmrainy days: 8.7
Beechworthtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 61.8mmrainy days: 7.4
Castlemainetemperature: - highest temperature: 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉)lowest temperature: 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉)rainfall: 45mmrainy days: 7.8
Falls Creektemperature: - highest temperature: 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉)lowest temperature: 6.1 ℃ (42.98 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Morningtontemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 59.5mmrainy days: 8.8
Mount Bullertemperature: - highest temperature: 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉)lowest temperature: 6.4 ℃ (43.52 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Mount Hothamtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: - rainy days: -
Phillip Islandtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 55.8mmrainy days: 10
Portlandtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 41.1mmrainy days: 9.3
Rutherglentemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 48.3mmrainy days: 5.5




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.