Melbourne in November
Great time to visit
Excellent weather with manageable crowds and reasonable prices. One of the best months to experience Melbourne's outdoor lifestyle.
Weather
Late spring brings warm 23°C days and comfortable 12°C nights. Rain reduces to just 8 days, often as brief morning showers that clear quickly. Humidity starts building for summer but remains pleasant.
23°C high12°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$135/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Melbourne Cup (early November)
- •St Kilda Festival preparations
November Tips
- •Perfect weather for the Great Ocean Road and day trips
- •Outdoor dining season begins in earnest - book rooftop bars
- •Beach weather returns - St Kilda and Brighton become popular again
All Months
March through May is Melbourne at its best. Autumn brings stable weather (finally), with temperatures sitting comfortably in the 18-25°C range. The leaves turn gold in the Royal Botanic Gardens, and outdoor dining actually makes sense.
Spring (September to November) runs a close second. Jacaranda trees bloom purple along St Kilda Road, and the Melbourne Cup brings the city to a standstill on the first Tuesday in November. But pack layers — spring weather here changes faster than a Melbourne tram schedule.
Winter (June to August) isn't as bad as locals make it sound. Sure, it rains, and temperatures hover around 10-15°C, but the cozy bar scene comes alive. Plus, hotel prices drop 30-40%, and you'll have the laneways mostly to yourself.
Summer gets hot and unpredictable. December through February sees temperatures spike to 35°C+, then drop 15 degrees when a southerly change rolls in. The Australian Open brings crowds and inflated prices in January. Beach weather at St Kilda makes up for the chaos.
Melbourne Scores
Solo
9/10
Couples
8/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
8/10
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