What to expect in Melbourne in November
November is a strong choice for Melbourne: 22° / 12°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Melbourne weather in November
Typical conditions in Melbourne during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 22°C 72°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C 54°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 40/100 |
| How it feels | Warm and comfortable |
Average highs sit around 22°C with lows near 12°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Melbourne — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Light layers for 22°C days and something with sleeves for evenings, which cool to around 12°C.
What it costs
Costs in November sit around the yearly average for Melbourne — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 21% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Melbourne Cup, Spring Racing Carnival while you’re there.
- Melbourne Cup — "The race that stops a nation" fills Flemington Racecourse each first Tuesday of November.
- Spring Racing Carnival — The Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate open the racing season that ends with the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne in November compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 16° / 8° | Moderate | $ | 61 |
| October | 19° / 10° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| November · This month | 22° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| December | 24° / 13° | High | $$ | 58 |
| January | 26° / 15° | High | $$ | 54 |
These months score higher for Melbourne on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in November
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in November.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
