Where and when
Best time to visit Melbourne from India
Melbourne is a city of laneway cafes, galleries, trams and major sport, with the Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley wineries within a day trip; its summer runs from December to February, so it fits a winter escape from India.
Cheapest month to fly: February, from ₹45,876 return (Chennai, seen 4 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹46,015 from Chennai.
Melbourne month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Australian Open | Peak | 29° / 13°C | 44 mm | ₹77k ● live ₹95k |
| February | Peak | 28° / 13°C | 48 mm | ₹46k ● live ₹46k |
| March | Peak | 25° / 12°C | 45 mm | ₹62k ● live ₹85k |
| April Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix | Shoulder | 21° / 9°C | 54 mm | ₹79k ● live ₹79k |
| May | Shoulder | 16° / 7°C | 51 mm | ₹71k ● live ₹71k |
| June | Off-season | 13° / 5°C | 61 mm | ₹73k seen 4 Oct |
| July | Off-season | 12° / 4°C | 60 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 13° / 4°C | 64 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 16° / 5°C | 56 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 19° / 7°C | 55 mm | ₹76k ● live ₹87k |
| November Melbourne Cup Day | Shoulder | 23° / 10°C | 68 mm | ₹72k ● live ₹77k |
| December | Peak | 26° / 11°C | 58 mm | ₹64k ● live ₹1.04L |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Tourism Australia: Melbourne weather (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Melbourne
- Melbourne Cup Day · 3 Nov 2026. Flemington's feature race day on the first Tuesday of November, with racing from 10.45am to 5.15pm; the city fills for the Cup Carnival, so book rooms and restaurants early. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Australian Open · 11–31 Jan 2027. Grand Slam tennis at Melbourne Park; opening week runs 11 to 16 January and the main draw from 17 January. Hotels near the centre book out and January heat can top 30°C. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix · 2–4 Apr 2027. Race weekend at Albert Park, with a sprint race on Saturday 3 April and the Grand Prix on Sunday 4 April; rooms near the circuit and St Kilda sell out well ahead. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Melbourne by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia before travel. Allow about 35 days for a first-time application. Visitor visa (subclass 600) online via ImmiAccount; most decided within about 5 weeks.
Melbourne: questions
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Melbourne's peak season is December, January, February and March, with April, May, October and November as shoulder months. Tourism Australia describes dry, warm summers from December to February with occasional hot spells, fine sunny autumn days, cold cloudy winters from June to August with strong winds, and a spring known as the most variable season. Rain is modest in every month, so the ratings follow temperature.
When is the rainy season in Melbourne?
The wettest months are June, August and November, with about 61 mm, 64 mm, 68 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Melbourne get?
January is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 29°C. July has the coolest nights, around 4°C.
When is Melbourne most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in December, January, February and March. Events that draw crowds: Melbourne Cup Day (3 Nov 2026), Australian Open (11–31 Jan 2027), Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (2–4 Apr 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Melbourne from India?
February 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹45,876 from Chennai. We have fares for 9 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Australia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia before travel. Allow about 35 days for a first-time application. Visitor visa (subclass 600) online via ImmiAccount; most decided within about 5 weeks.
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