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Melbourne Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 72° · coldest night tonight at 28°

The short of it: Melbourne weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -0 °C (31 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (51 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

MELBOURNE, Saturday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Melbourne station, with a high of 51° and a low of 28°. That is 11° colder than Melbourne usually sees in November, when highs average 61°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNW, gusting to 2 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 72°, while tonight will be the coldest at 28°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Melbourne brings highs near 61°, lows of 37° and about 4.6 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 92°, January the coldest at 27°, and March the wettest with 5.2 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground in January. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 17 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 696 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky31°26°1 mph–
3 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
4 AMClear sky30°24°1 mph–
5 AMClear sky29°23°1 mph–
6 AMClear sky28°22°1 mph–
7 AMClear sky28°22°1 mph–
8 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
9 AMMostly clear39°33°2 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy44°37°3 mph–
11 AMOvercast46°39°3 mph–
12 PMOvercast48°42°3 mph–
1 PMOvercast50°43°3 mph–
2 PMOvercast51°44°3 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy50°44°3 mph–
4 PMClear sky49°42°3 mph–
5 PMClear sky45°39°2 mph–
6 PMMostly clear41°35°2 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy39°34°2 mph–
8 PMOvercast38°32°2 mph–
9 PMOvercast37°31°2 mph–
10 PMOvercast37°30°2 mph–
11 PMOvercast36°29°2 mph–
12 AMOvercast35°29°2 mph–
1 AMOvercast34°28°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 51°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:43 AM, down 5:00 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today28°51°dry9 mph10 h 17 min
Sunday32°54°dry11 mph10 h 15 min
Monday37°58°dry11 mph10 h 14 min
Tuesday35°59°dry10 mph10 h 12 min
Wednesday40°66°dry12 mph10 h 10 min
Thursday50°65°dry7 mph10 h 9 min
Friday51°72°dry15 mph10 h 7 min

Warmest: Friday at 72°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Friday, 15 mph.

The Almanac · Melbourne Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Melbourne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 1.0 in. more rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 12 min
Average wind
6 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 13° against October, to near 61°; nights run about 37°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Melbourne in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Melbourne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January48°27°3.1 in.7 mph9 h 58 min✦
February54°30°3.4 in.7 mph10 h 49 min✦✦
March63°38°5.2 in.7 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April73°47°4.5 in.8 mph13 h 4 min✦✦✦
May80°56°5.1 in.6 mph14 h 4 min✦✦✦
June88°64°3.0 in.6 mph14 h 36 min✦✦
July92°68°3.7 in.5 mph14 h 23 min✦
August91°66°3.8 in.5 mph13 h 31 min✦✦
September85°58°4.1 in.5 mph12 h 21 min✦✦
October74°46°3.6 in.5 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November61°37°4.6 in.6 mph10 h 12 min✦✦✦
December50°29°4.4 in.6 mph9 h 43 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Melbourne

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Melbourne today?

Right now it is -0 °C (31 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Melbourne this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Melbourne?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Melbourne?

July, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -3 °C (27 °F). The wettest month is March, with 133 mm (5.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

October and April. October brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain; April highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and 114 mm (4.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Melbourne?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground in January. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OxfordArkansas11 mi N60°36°4.4 in.
Calico RockArkansas13 mi WNW62°37°4.4 in.
Horseshoe BendArkansas14 mi NE61°36°4.5 in.
Mountain ViewArkansas18 mi SW61°37°4.8 in.
Ash FlatArkansas20 mi NE61°36°4.7 in.
Cave CityArkansas22 mi ESE61°38°4.8 in.
SalemArkansas22 mi NNE60°36°4.4 in.
BatesvilleArkansas25 mi SE62°39°4.8 in.

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