Melbourne in September
Footy finals
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in Melbourne — with trade-offs.
September is spring, with the AFL Grand Final usually on the last Saturday.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–18°C
- Mild, around 18°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busy around the Grand Final.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates rise on Grand Final weekend.
+Spring flowers and the Grand Final.
–Changeable weather.
My tip for September
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens for spring blooms.
- Footy
- Gardens
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in September
In September Melbourne averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 54 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Melbourne?
- September is a reasonable month in Melbourne — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Spring flowers and the Grand Final. The main downside: Changeable weather.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in September?
- Average highs are around 18°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 54 mm of rain or snow. Mild, around 18°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Busy around the Grand Final. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Rates rise on Grand Final weekend. 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 (September ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Ready to book September in Melbourne?
Spring flowers and the Grand Final.
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