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Melbourne Weather in April (autumn + Easter) — Climate Guide

April (autumn + Easter) in Melbourne is Pleasant

Avg High
20°C
Avg Low
11°C
Rainy Days
9
Sunshine
6h

Melbourne Weather in April (autumn + Easter) — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
20° / 11°
Rainfall
58mm · 9 days
Crowds
Moderate

As of 2026, Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter) averages a high of 20°C and low of 11°C with 58mm of rain over about 9 days. Mid-autumn — high 20°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater. Comedy Festival continues into early April. Easter weekend public holidays (Good Friday + Easter Monday).

April (autumn + Easter) is Pleasant for Melbourne.

April is mid-autumn shoulder season. Comedy Festival continues 1st week. Easter weekend brings 4-day public holiday (Good Friday + Easter Monday closures). Anzac Day (April 25) is solemn military commemoration — most attractions closed mornings.

Crowds: Moderate Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 18°C
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Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) Weather Stats

Avg High

20°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy Days

9

58mm total

Sunshine

6h

Daily avg

Humidity

70%

Comfortable

UV Index

6

High

Wind

16 km/h

Gusts 32

Sea Temp

18°C

Avg water temp

Crowds

Moderate

At attractions

April (autumn + Easter) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
07:00
Day length
11h 00m
Sunset
18:00
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Air Quality

38
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

10 μg/m³

PM10

22 μg/m³

Status

Good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

20°C

/

Nighttime

10°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

16 km/h

Max gust 32 km/h

Activities Recommended for April (autumn + Easter)

Comedy Festival (early April) Yarra Valley wineries Great Ocean Road

April (autumn + Easter) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Hotel rates moderate
  • Comedy Festival final week
  • Pleasant weather for walking

Cons

  • Easter closures (April public holidays)
  • Anzac Day morning closures

April (autumn + Easter) Events & Festivals

  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival continues (early April)
  • Easter weekend (public holidays)
  • Anzac Day (April 25)

Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter) — Full Picture

April is mid-autumn shoulder season. Comedy Festival continues 1st week. Easter weekend brings 4-day public holiday (Good Friday + Easter Monday closures). Anzac Day (April 25) is solemn military commemoration — most attractions closed mornings.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Mid-autumn — high 20°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater. Comedy Festival continues into early April. Easter weekend public holidays (Good Friday + Easter Monday).

Packing Checklist

Light jacket + sweater
Walking shoes
Umbrella

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

20.3°C

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

13.7°C

Avg Low

6.7°C

Rainy days

14/mo

Quiet Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

19.7°C

Avg Low

9.3°C

Rainy days

13/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

25.3°C

Avg Low

14.3°C

Rainy days

8.3/mo

Very busy Peak

Melbourne Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
26° 15° 8d·47mm 9h 60% 12 Very busy Peak
26° 15° 7d·48mm 9h 62% 11 Busy Peak
24° 13° 8d·50mm 8h 65% 8 Busy Shoulder
20° 11° 9d·58mm 6h 70% 6 Moderate Shoulder
17° 11d·60mm 5h 75% 4 Quiet Low season
14° 14d·49mm 4h 78% 3 Quiet Low season
13° 14d·48mm 4h 80% 3 Quiet Low season
14° 14d·51mm 5h 76% 4 Quiet Low season
17° 13d·58mm 6h 70% 6 Moderate Shoulder
20° 14d·65mm 7h 65% 8 Moderate Shoulder
22° 11° 12d·60mm 8h 65% 10 Busy Peak
24° 13° 10d·60mm 8h 60% 11 Very busy Peak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April (autumn + Easter) a good time to visit Melbourne?

Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter) is Pleasant. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C.

Does it rain much in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) averages 58mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.

What should I wear in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

Mid-autumn — high 20°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater. Comedy Festival continues into early April. Easter weekend public holidays (Good Friday + Easter Monday).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 18:00, with 11h 00m of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Melbourne in April (autumn + Easter)?

In April (autumn + Easter), Melbourne is great for Comedy Festival (early April), Yarra Valley wineries, Great Ocean Road.

Is April (autumn + Easter) peak season in Melbourne?

Melbourne April (autumn + Easter) crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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Why you can trust weather guide

Jimmy Kong TripPick founder · Travel content creator

Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.

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