Melbourne in October
Spring days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a good time to visit Melbourne.
October is mild spring weather, with longer evenings outside.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–20°C
- Mild, around 20°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Mild, longer days.
–Changeable, four seasons in a day.
My tip for October
Carry a layer, the weather turns fast.
- Gardens
- Rooftops
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 6th for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in October
In October Melbourne averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 55 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Melbourne?
- October is a good time to visit Melbourne. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (6 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild, longer days. The main downside: Changeable, four seasons in a day.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in October?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 55 mm of rain or snow. Mild, around 20°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (October ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.