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Melbourne Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Melbourne.
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Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Last Reported
Current weather
29.0°C
Today
Partly cloudy.
Maximum
30.0°C
Minimum
19.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Today's Weather Outlook
Melbourne · Issued
Friday 23 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later tonight. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
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Saturday 24 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
Sunday 25 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
Monday 26 October
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
Tuesday 27 October
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
Wednesday 28 October
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly during the day.
Thursday 29 October
Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
Friday 30 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
Regional Weather Outlook
Melbourne · Issued
Friday 23 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the northwest suburbs early this evening. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Saturday 24 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
Sunday 25 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning.
Monday 26 October
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
Tuesday 27 October
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
Wednesday 28 October
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly during the day.
Thursday 29 October
Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely during the morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly during the day.
Friday 30 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
Regional Weather Outlook
Central district · Issued
Friday 23 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the west, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west early this evening. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Saturday 24 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then tending northeast to southeasterly in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
Sunday 25 October
Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly in the early morning then tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
Monday 26 October
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Possible small hail near the Otways. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
Tuesday 27 October
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
Fri
23 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
19.0°C to 30.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Sat
24 Oct
Showers developing.
Range
15.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
1 to 10 mm · 90% chance
Sun
25 Oct
Rain.
Range
13.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
15 to 35 mm · 100% chance
Mon
26 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
8.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 70% chance
Tue
27 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
8.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 2 mm · 60% chance
Wed
28 Oct
Possible shower.
Range
9.0°C to 19.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Thu
29 Oct
Cloudy.
Range
11.0°C to 19.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Wind
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
15.0 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
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Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
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Interpretation
Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Marine Conditions
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.32 m
Max wave
0.52 m
Wave period
3.95 s
Swell
0.12 m
Wind wave
0.52 m
Water temp
18.5 C
Marine interpretation
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 7.75 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 18.5 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.