July weather forecast
Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne city, Australia with a view of the Federation square across the Yarra River
Melbourne city, Australia with a view of the Federation square across the Yarra River

Weather in July

July, Melbourne's coldest month, plunges the temperatures even further to reach a chilling high of 12.4°C (54.3°F). Winter remains in full force, reducing daylight to the year's lowest and making this month less ideal for prolonged outdoor activities. Despite the cold, Melbourne's wind speeds pick up slightly, averaging out at 13.8 Kph. The cold sea adopts a similar pattern as the temperature drops further. A distinct characteristic of July remains its lower sunshine hours and colder temperatures, making it a month to experience the heart of Melbourne's winter.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures in Melbourne are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 79%.

Rainfall

In Melbourne, Australia, in July, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Melbourne, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 465mm (18.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Melbourne, the average seawater temperature in July is 15°C (59°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 15°C (59°F) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Melbourne, the average length of the day in July is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AEST.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Melbourne are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during July translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Melbourne?

July is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and an average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

What is the average July temperature in Melbourne?

In July, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Melbourne, Australia, are 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in July in Melbourne?

In July, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in July in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, in July, during 16.9 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in July in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, Australia, the average seawater temperature in July is 15°C (59°F). For most, swimming in 15°C (59°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the average length of the day in July in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, the average day length in July is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in July in Melbourne?

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melbourne, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AEST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Melbourne?

The months with the least sunshine in Melbourne, Australia, are July and August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in July in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, Australia, the average sunshine duration in July is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Melbourne?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in July in Melbourne?

The average daily maximum UV index in July in Melbourne is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average temperature in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average high temperature in July: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in July: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).

Average pressure in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average pressure in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average pressure in July: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average wind speed in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average wind speed in July: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average humidity in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average humidity in July: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average rainfall in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average rainfall in July: 35mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average rainfall days in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in July: 16.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average sea temperature in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average sea temperature in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in July: 15°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (14.7°C).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average daylight in July: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average sunshine days in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in July: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average UV index in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average UV index in July: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average cloud cover in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in July: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in July
Melbourne, Australia

Average visibility in July - Melbourne, Australia
  • Average visibility in July: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Melbourne, Australia

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