Melbourne in November
Melbourne Cup
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is one of the best months to visit Melbourne.
November brings the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday, a public holiday in Melbourne.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–22°C
- Mild, around 22°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy during Cup week.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates in Cup week.
+The race that stops a nation.
–Busy during Cup week.
My tip for November
Dress up, even if you just go to a bar to watch.
- Racing
- Rooftops
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Melbourne, 5th for weather, 10th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in November
- Event weeks
- Hotels fill up during the big events.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in November
In November Melbourne averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 54 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Melbourne?
- November is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (5 for weather, 10 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: The race that stops a nation. The main downside: Busy during Cup week.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in November?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 54 mm of rain or snow. Mild, around 22°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Busy during Cup week. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in November?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates in Cup week. 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 (November ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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