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Melbourne in November
The year's rain peaks now, with about 2.9 in (74 mm) falling in Melbourne, alongside highs near 71°F (22°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C).
It scores 86/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 71°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 53°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (October and December – April).
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 66°F in October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (88 → 86/100).
- November sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Melbourne in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
ACMI
Free museum of film, TV and video games at Federation Square.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Lawns, lakes and fern gullies beside the Yarra River.
Why now November scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
National Gallery of Victoria
Free permanent collection under the stained-glass Great Hall ceiling.
Caretaker's Cottage
Tiny 1914 bluestone cottage bar behind Wesley Church; World's 50 Best Bars listee known for its freezer martini.
Lune Croissanterie
Fitzroy bakery known for croissants.
Nearby in November
- Torquay in November~50 mi · highs 64°F, 2.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Port Campbell in November~120 mi · highs 68°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Melbourne in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Melbourne?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 86/100 against a best of 92 in October and December – April. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. November is inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
How hot is Melbourne in November?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in November?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.2 in (716 mm).
What should I pack for Melbourne in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Melbourne
Routes in season in November
- Great Ocean Road Nov – Mar
Planning Melbourne in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.