Month guide · Melbourne · Australia
Melbourne in June
What June is really like in Melbourne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Klim Levene, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Short, cool days and frequent drizzle, but this is when Melbourne's bars, restaurants and indoor culture are at their best.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Melbourne: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 07:34
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:07
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- RISING — arts and live performance festival (usually June)
- King's Birthday AFL match at the MCG (second Monday of June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Melbourne CBD
Hosier Lane and the CBD laneways
The CBD's lanes and arcades are Melbourne's signature.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Food
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Gallery · Southbank
National Gallery of Victoria
Lie on the carpet in the Great Hall, as locals do, to take in Leonard French's huge stained-glass ceiling.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
- Architecture
Landmark · Richmond
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The MCG holds about 100,000 people and hosts AFL football through the winter, the AFL Grand Final in September and the Boxing Day Test match in summer.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
Market · Melbourne CBD
Queen Victoria Market
Go in the morning for the best produce, and check the market calendar first: it does not trade every day, and night markets run on selected evenings.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 8°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Melbourne?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 June a good time to visit Melbourne?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Short, cool days and frequent drizzle, but this is when Melbourne's bars, restaurants and indoor culture are at their best.
+How warm is Melbourne in June?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.