Melbourne in April
Autumn and comedy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a good time to visit Melbourne.
April is mild autumn weather, with the Comedy Festival still running in the first part of the month.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–21°C
- Mild, around 21°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Calm autumn days.
–Cooler evenings.
My tip for April
Drive the Great Ocean Road in clear autumn weather.
- Comedy
- Food
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in April
- Event weeks
- Hotels fill up during the big events.
January, March–April, November
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in April
In April Melbourne averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 52 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Melbourne?
- April is a good time to visit Melbourne. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (6 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Calm autumn days. The main downside: Cooler evenings.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in April?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 52 mm of rain or snow. Mild, around 21°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.