Climate Insights for Melton
City of Melton, Victoria, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Melton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 612 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 75 mm of rainfall. Melton is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Melton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 24.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Melton is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Melton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Melton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 79°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Melton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 612 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27 mm. That's 48 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Melton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Melton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Melton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Melton is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Melton is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Melton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Melton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.