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Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Melbourne, with original local weather writing.

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CBDMelbourne's beating heart — laneways, galleries and Federation SquareFitzroyInner-north suburb known for Brunswick Street cafes and street artRichmondFooty heartland and home to Bridge Road's restaurants and barsSt KildaBayside suburb with the Esplanade, Luna Park and Sunday marketsSouth YarraUpmarket shopping strip along Chapel Street with the Botanic Gardens nearbyCarltonMelbourne's Little Italy — Lygon Street espresso and the University of MelbourneCollingwoodCreative inner suburb of galleries, breweries and Smith Street diningPrahranVibrant Chapel Street precinct with markets, bars and boutiquesToorakMelbourne's most prestigious address, set around verdant tree-lined streetsHawthornInner-east riverside suburb with elite schools and Glenferrie Road retailCamberwellEstablished eastern suburb known for Burke Road shopping and the Sunday marketBox HillEastern suburbs multicultural hub with excellent Asian food courtsDoncasterEastern hills suburb centred on Westfield Doncaster shopping centreFrankstonGateway to the Mornington Peninsula with bay beaches and a vibrant arts sceneDandenongSouth-eastern regional hub with a rich multicultural communityRingwoodEastern suburbs transport hub with Eastland shopping and the Maroondah Reservoir nearbyWerribeeWestern growth corridor home to the Open Range Zoo and historic Werribee ParkSunshineWestern suburbs' major commercial centre with a diverse multicultural communityFootscrayInner-west suburb celebrated for Vietnamese food and vibrant marketsWilliamstownHistoric port suburb on Port Phillip Bay with heritage architecture and waterfront diningPort MelbourneBay-side suburb with Station Pier, beach promenades and a village feelAlbert ParkLeafy bay-side suburb home to Albert Park Lake and the Australian Grand Prix circuitSouth MelbourneInner suburb with a famous market, galleries and proximity to the bayNorthcoteInner-north suburb with vibrant High Street dining and the Northcote Social Club

Today's briefing

Melbourne is currently sitting at 21 degrees, though it feels a touch cooler at 20 degrees as we head toward a maximum of 22 degrees today. With a 100 percent chance of rain and a moderate UV index of 5, you should expect a wet day across the city. Make sure to keep your umbrella and a waterproof jacket handy to stay dry while navigating the showers. Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday will be quite chilly with a high of 13 degrees and a 97 percent chance of rain, while Sunday offers a slight reprieve with a maximum of 15 degrees and only a 21 percent chance of rain.

18°

Partly cloudy · feels like 18°

Today
18° / 10°
Humidity
63%
Wind
28 km/h S
UV index
0 · Low

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Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

  1. Wed

    Mainly clear

    18° 10°

    Rain 0%

  2. Thu

    Overcast

    19° 13°

    Rain 0%

  3. Fri

    Overcast

    18° 13°

    Rain 0%

  4. Sat

    Overcast

    17° 12°

    Rain 0%

  5. Sun

    Partly cloudy

    15° 10°

    Rain 0%

  6. Mon

    Overcast

    15° 13°

    Rain 0%

  7. Tue

    Overcast

    15° 13°

    Rain 0%

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From the weather desk

Melbourne weather, explained

How to read the Melbourne forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the cool change arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. In Melbourne especially, treat the hourly strip as your primary guide — conditions can shift dramatically within a single afternoon.

Melbourne weather and the cool change

Melbourne's weather is defined by its position on the edge of Port Phillip Bay, backed by the Dandenong Ranges to the east and open to cold Southern Ocean fronts from the west. The cool change — a fast-moving cold front sweeping up from the south-west — is Melbourne's most distinctive weather event: temperatures can drop 15°C or more in under an hour, often arriving mid-afternoon on hot days. North-westerly winds in summer drive the hottest spells, while the bay moderates temperatures in inner and bayside suburbs compared to the western and northern growth corridors.

What the UV index means in Melbourne

Melbourne sits at 37 degrees south, but its UV index is higher than many people expect. On clear summer days the UV regularly reaches extreme levels of 11 or above, and the index peaks at solar noon rather than at the hottest part of the afternoon. A common Melbourne mistake is waiting until it feels hot to apply sunscreen — UV burns regardless of temperature. Below 3 is low risk. From 3 to 7 means sunscreen is worthwhile. Above 8 means a hat, sunscreen and shade are all genuinely necessary, not optional.

Melbourne weather by month

Long-term averages for planning ahead.

Weather data by Open-Meteo. Melbourne Weather News is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.