Founded in 1835, Melbourne grew rapidly during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, becoming one of the world's wealthiest cities. This wealth funded grand Victorian-era architecture, public gardens, and institutions like the State Library and Royal Exhibition Building (Australia's first UNESCO site). The city has been named the world's most liveable city multiple times and is Australia's capital of arts, coffee, and sport.
Nights sit around 8°C and afternoons around 18°C, though some nights drop to 4°C.
The year in Melbourne moves gently: summer afternoons sit around 27°C, winter ones around 14°C.
Some summer days reach 35°C, and some winter nights drop to 2°C.
Rain is spread through the year: about 9 days in 30 in October, the wettest month, and 3 in February.
Air quality is worth watching: April averages an AQI of 52, while September clears to 33.
Days stretch to about 14.6 hours of light in December and shrink to 9.4 in June — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
No month in Melbourne matches what you're after, so come for the place rather than the weather. Expect fast internet (244 Mbps) and a high cost of living (about €2600 a month).
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