Climate and Seasons Of Victoria

"Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, Victoria"

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Victoria Climate

Although it is smaller than the other states, Victoria experiences a variety of climates in its different regions. The north-west region is hot, with average rainfall while the capital city of Melbourne is more temperate with rain showers all year. The Great Dividing Range, which is in the centre of the state, has a cool climate. Get tips on what to bring for your trip with our Australian Camping Checklist.

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperature In Melbourne, Victoria (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	26	26	24	20	17	14	13	15	17	20	22	24
Min	14	15	13	11	9	7	6	7	8	9	11	13
Rain	48	48	50	58	56	49	47	50	58	66	61	59

RAIN – Rainfall in mm

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperature In Melbourne, Victoria (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	79	79	75	68	62	57	55	59	62	68	71	75
Min	57	59	55	52	48	44	43	44	46	48	52	55
Rain	1.9	1.9	1.97	2.28	2.2	1.92	1.85	1.97	2.28	2.6	2.4	2.32

RAIN – Rainfall in Inches

School Holidays in Victoria

Summer Holidays are for two weeks starting mid December, while Autumn break starts in late March. Students also get two weeks off for Winter in late June and Spring break are in mid September.

In Victoria, the Queen's birthday is celebrated on the second Monday of June while Labor Day is celebrated on first Monday of March. Easter Saturday is also observed. Read more on special days on Australian Public Holidays.

Summer

Visitors will be looking forward to sunny Christmas holidays in December, although January and February can get very hot and humid. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for your summer in Victoria.

This is one of the state's peak season, so it is best to pre-book your motorhome hire and caravan park stays. To get a list of available campervans, simply enter your travel dates and locations in the Quote Calculator. You can also find Caravan Parks in Victoria.

Autumn

March still carries some of summer's sunny days, although the weather begins to get milder in April. May is the coolest month in Autumn, a sign that Winter is just around the corner. There is a great possiblity of rain during this season, so pack a rain jacket and warm clothes for the evenings.

Winter

Winters can be rather chilly in Victoria, so make sure you have a winter jacket and plenty of warm clothing. June gets a lot of fog while July is very windy. You can look forward to warmer weather in August, but be prepared for some rainfall.

Spring

This is a great time to be in Victoria, since the days are warm and the evenings are mild. Just be ready for a rapid change in weather during September and October, when it can switch from sunny to cloudy, foggy to rainy in an instant. Spring gives way to warmer days in November, although you will still need a few warm clothes for the cooler nights.

Interested in visiting Victoria's capital? Know The Best Time To Visit Melbourne.