Melbourne weather in April
In April, Melbourne sees average daytime highs of 77°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 1.9 in of rain across 6.9 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 79°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Melbourne's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Melbourne's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 77°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 68°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.9 in
- 6.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:03 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Melbourne is city in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America.
- Density
- 756/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1867
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 79°F by the end.
A typical April day in Melbourne reaches about 77°F in the afternoon and slips back to 68°F overnight — a 9°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 72°F and 82°F. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 3°F warmer than March and about 4°F cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Avg low (°F) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 66 |
| 2 | 76 | 66 |
| 3 | 76 | 67 |
| 4 | 76 | 67 |
| 5 | 76 | 67 |
| 6 | 76 | 67 |
| 7 | 76 | 67 |
| 8 | 76 | 67 |
| 9 | 76 | 67 |
| 10 | 76 | 67 |
| 11 | 76 | 68 |
| 12 | 77 | 68 |
| 13 | 77 | 68 |
| 14 | 77 | 68 |
| 15 | 77 | 68 |
| 16 | 77 | 68 |
| 17 | 77 | 68 |
| 18 | 77 | 68 |
| 19 | 77 | 69 |
| 20 | 77 | 69 |
| 21 | 78 | 69 |
| 22 | 78 | 69 |
| 23 | 78 | 69 |
| 24 | 78 | 69 |
| 25 | 78 | 69 |
| 26 | 78 | 69 |
| 27 | 78 | 70 |
| 28 | 79 | 70 |
| 29 | 79 | 70 |
| 30 | 79 | 70 |
How April really feels in Melbourne
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Melbourne weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70° / 60° | 2.2 | 7 | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 71° / 61° | 1.9 | 6.9 | 11 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 74° / 64° | 2.3 | 6.9 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 77° / 68° | 1.9 | 6.9 | 12.7 | 7.5 |
| May | 81° / 73° | 2.7 | 9.3 | 13.4 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 84° / 76° | 5.2 | 18.4 | 13.7 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 85° / 78° | 4.6 | 19.8 | 13.6 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 85° / 78° | 5.6 | 22.5 | 13 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 84° / 77° | 5.9 | 20 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 80° / 74° | 3.8 | 12.5 | 11.3 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 75° / 68° | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.6 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 72° / 63° | 1.8 | 6.8 | 10.3 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in April, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 70 | 30 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Melbourne gets around 1.9 in of rain over 6.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 25 |
| 16 | 24 |
| 17 | 24 |
| 18 | 24 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 23 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 43% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 2 |
| 2 | 16 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 3 |
| 3 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 3 |
| 4 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 33 | 3 |
| 5 | 15 | 19 | 30 | 33 | 3 |
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 3 |
| 7 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 4 |
| 8 | 15 | 17 | 30 | 34 | 4 |
| 9 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 35 | 4 |
| 10 | 14 | 17 | 29 | 35 | 4 |
| 11 | 14 | 17 | 29 | 35 | 5 |
| 12 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 5 |
| 13 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 5 |
| 14 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 37 | 5 |
| 15 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 6 |
| 16 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 37 | 6 |
| 17 | 12 | 18 | 27 | 37 | 7 |
| 18 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 7 |
| 19 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 8 |
| 20 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 8 |
| 21 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 9 |
| 22 | 10 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 36 | 11 |
| 24 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 36 | 12 |
| 25 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 36 | 13 |
| 26 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 15 |
| 27 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 16 |
| 28 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 35 | 17 |
| 29 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 35 | 18 |
| 30 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 19 |
Wind in April
Winds average 10 mph in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 10 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 10 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 5:49 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 6:51 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:18 | 6:35 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:36 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:13 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:06 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:42 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:03 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:43 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:44 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:44 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:49 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.03 kWh/m² to a high of 6.46 kWh/m² in May across the year — April's 6.07 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Melbourne
None of Melbourne's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Melbourne sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Melbourne's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Melbourne?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is one of the better times to visit Melbourne for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Melbourne in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Melbourne sees daytime highs around 77°F and nights near 68°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Melbourne in April
The nearest coast averages about 74°F in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 mi away) is warmest in September at about 83°F and coldest in February near 69°F.
The water stays above 68°F all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 70 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 81 | 76 | 73 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 69 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 71 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 74 | Refreshing |
| May | 77 | Warm |
| Jun | 80 | Warm |
| Jul | 82 | Warm |
| Aug | 82 | Tropical |
| Sep | 83 | Tropical |
| Oct | 81 | Warm |
| Nov | 76 | Warm |
| Dec | 73 | Refreshing |
UV index in Melbourne in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Melbourne peaks around July 15 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Melbourne in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Melbourne is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne sits at 28.1°N, 80.6°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is West Melbourne, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Melbourne
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Melbourne.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Melbourne has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 ft around an average of 13 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 ft.
The land around Melbourne is covered by water (42%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 2 miles, water (45%) and trees (25%) within 10 miles, and water (37%), trees (29%) and grassland (27%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Melbourne (28.0836°, -80.6081°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).