Melbourne in July
Midwinter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Melbourne.
July is midwinter, with AFL footy at the MCG.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–14°C
- Cool, around 14°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet, apart from school holidays.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
+Cozy laneways and footy.
–The coldest month.
My tip for July
Watch a footy game at the MCG.
- Footy
- Food
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in July
- Gray winter
- Cool and often cloudy, best for food and culture.
June–August
Not set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Melbourne in July
In July Melbourne averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 48 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
- July is one of the weakest months in Melbourne. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Cozy laneways and footy. The main downside: The coldest month.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in July?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 48 mm of rain or snow. Cool, around 14°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in July?
- Crowds are low. Quiet, apart from school holidays. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in July?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Lower 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 (July ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Still going to Melbourne in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the coldest month.
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