The best time to visit Southeast (Melbourne, Tasmania) is Oct–Apr. Month by month, the verdicts rate Sep–May as comfortable on both daytime heat and rainfall — 9 months in all.
Four seasons; changeable
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6 | 78 | 25% | Go |
| February | 25.6 | 78 | 24% | Go |
| March | 23.5 | 74 | 24% | Go |
| April | 19.9 | 68 | 29% | Go |
| May | 16.4 | 62 | 38% | Go |
| June | 13.6 | 56 | 45% | Fair |
| July | 12.8 | 55 | 46% | Fair |
| August | 13.5 | 56 | 47% | Fair |
| September | 15.4 | 60 | 44% | Go |
| October | 18.2 | 65 | 38% | Go |
| November | 20.9 | 70 | 33% | Go |
| December | 23.3 | 74 | 29% | Go |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
February is the driest month, with rain on 24% of days and daytime highs near 25.6°C (78°F). August is the wettest, at 47%. The warmest month is January at 25.6°C (78°F); the coolest is July at 12.8°C (55°F).