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Exploring Melbourne

The city of Melbourne has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Melbourne include:

• Glass Beach
• Van Damme State Park
• Russian Gulch State Park
• Big River
• Mendocino Headlands State Park
• Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
• Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

When is the Best Time to Explore Melbourne?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Melbourne, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Melbourne are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and March. The months with the most rain are December and January, whereas August and July have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 13°C and at night it is 7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 397 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 19°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 90 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 21°C and the night-time average is 13°C. Average precipitation for this season is 13 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and 8°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 289 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Melbourne is 789 mm.