Month guide · Melbourne · Australia
Melbourne in July
What July is really like in Melbourne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. The coldest month, with chilly mornings and grey skies; the alpine ski resorts a few hours north-east are open.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Melbourne: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (14°C (57°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:20
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Spring (September–November). Changeable and windy at first, then warmer and greener, with the AFL Grand Final, the Fringe and Melbourne Cup week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
- Winter night market at the Queen Victoria Market (usually Wednesday evenings in winter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · St Kilda
St Kilda foreshore and pier
Arrive around dusk to see the little penguins return to the breakwater; keep your voice down and never use a camera flash.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Couples
- Nature
Viewpoint · Southbank
Melbourne Skydeck
The observation deck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower gives 360-degree views over the CBD, Port Phillip Bay and, on a clear day, the Dandenong Ranges.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Zoo · Parkville
Melbourne Zoo
Children usually enter free at weekends, on public holidays and during Victorian school holidays; tram 58 from the CBD stops near the entrance.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Fitzroy
Brunswick Street and Fitzroy
Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street are lined with vintage shops, record stores, street art, cafés and pubs, and the side lanes are some of the best places in Melbourne to see murals away from the CBD crowds.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Melbourne in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Melbourne?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month, with chilly mornings and grey skies; the alpine ski resorts a few hours north-east are open.
+How warm is Melbourne in July?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.