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Cheap flights to Melbourne
Laneway cafés, big-name sport and galleries, with the Great Ocean Road a day trip away.
- Best weather
- Oct to Apr
- Warmest
- Jan, 27°C
- Airports
- MEL, AVV
Best time to visit Melbourne
The best time to visit Melbourne for the weather is from October to April, when daytime highs average 21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in November (about 63 mm of rain) and the least in March.
The warmest month is January, with highs around 27°C (81°F); the coolest is July, at around 15°C (58°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night.
Melbourne weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 61°F | 44 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| February Best | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 62°F | 50 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| March Best | 25°C 76°F | 15°C 58°F | 39 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| April Best | 21°C 70°F | 12°C 53°F | 53 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| May | 18°C 64°F | 10°C 50°F | 44 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| June | 15°C 59°F | 8°C 47°F | 50 mm of rain | Cool and dry |
| July | 15°C 58°F | 8°C 46°F | 40 mm of rain | Cool and dry |
| August | 16°C 61°F | 8°C 46°F | 47 mm of rain | Cool and dry |
| September | 18°C 65°F | 9°C 49°F | 55 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| October Best | 21°C 69°F | 11°C 52°F | 56 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| November Best | 23°C 73°F | 13°C 55°F | 63 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| December Best | 25°C 77°F | 14°C 58°F | 61 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
Long-term averages from Melbourne CBD, 1991–2015. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Melbourne
Farepop finds fares to Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Adelaide 640 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop Sydney 710 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 2,100 km · about 3 hours non-stop Christchurch 2,400 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | San Francisco 7,900 mi · about 16.5 hours non-stop Los Angeles 7,900 mi · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 13,200 km · about 17 hours non-stop Calgary 13,900 km · about 18 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 10,500 mi · about 21.5 hours non-stop London 10,500 mi · about 21.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 14,900 km · about 19 hours non-stop Helsinki 15,200 km · about 19.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Melbourne
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Melbourne: questions
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
For the weather, from October to April, when daytime highs average around 24°C. These are long-term averages from Melbourne CBD, 1991–2015.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne?
Melbourne has no distinct wet season. November is usually the wettest month, with about 63 mm of rain.
Which airport do you fly into for Melbourne?
Farepop finds fares to Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
How can I find cheap flights to Melbourne?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Melbourne costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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