worldweather20°Cexceptionally warm
usually 13°C–17°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
Weather in Melbourne - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Melbourne, Australia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Melbourne
today🌧️
20°💧 6.1 mm
Sun☀️
16°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️
14°💧 0.8 mm
Tue☀️
13°💧 7.7 mm
Wed🌧️
12°💧 1.2 mm
Thu☁️
13°💧 0.2 mm
Fri☀️
15°💧 0.6 mm
Sat☀️
19°💧 1.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Melbourne, the forecast high is 20°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 13°C to 17°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.
16°Cnear normal
usually 13°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
14°Cnear normal
usually 13°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
13°Ccooler than usual
usually 13°C–17°C
cooler than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
12°Cexceptionally cool
usually 13°C–17°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
13°Ccooler than usual
usually 13°C–17°C
cooler than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
15°Cnear normal
usually 13°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 15°C by day. The coolest year was 1995 (12°C) and the warmest was 2024 (18°C). The current forecast averages 15°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Melbourne
Melbourne 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
16°
around 12° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
17°
around 7° at night · rain chance 59%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
21°
around 8° at night · rain chance 51%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Melbourne: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 16° by day and 12° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 17° in September, and about 21° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Melbourne
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️16°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️13°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️13°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️22°overcast clouds
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️18°scattered clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
UV index in Melbourne - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Melbourne is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
Sea temperature - Melbourne
Water today
14°C
Week avg
14°C
Waves today
0.5 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Melbourne
Air quality in Melbourne is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³, PM10: 3.3 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2.4 | 3.3 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 11:00).
Melbourne weather through the year
Upcoming public holidays in Australia: Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 28 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.
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FAQ - Melbourne weather
What is the weather like in Melbourne today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 12° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Melbourne?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.