October 1 is generally a great time to visit Melbourne. While there is a slight chance of rain (23%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 19°C weather. Melbourne is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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Essential Travel Info for Melbourne
Currency
AUD
$ Australian dollar
Language
English
Driving
Left side
Connect
The main post office in Melbourne's CBD ...
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.565
Melbourne Weather Forecast for October 1
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 18.7°C. 23% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Melbourne in October
Based on historical data for October 1, Melbourne typically experiences temperatures between 9°C and 18.7°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (23% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Melbourne
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
18.7°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
9°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
18.7°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
23%
Avg 1.2mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
57%
Overcast
Pressure
1016 hPa
High volatility
Melbourne Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 94% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
06:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 19:00
Type I-II
🔴 19 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 29 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 48 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
13.1°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😊 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Australia
Flight Traffic
Busy
66/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
1 vaccine • View Details →
Landing Slots
~328
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Melbourne
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:57
☀️ Noon
13:11
🌇 Sunset
19:24
⏱️ Daylight
12h 26m
Wind Speed
21 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
9.6 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
70%
Humid / Damp
Travel Intelligence
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Travel Health & Safety in Melbourne
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Melbourne on October 1 averages 18.7°C with a 23% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 92/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Melbourne Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
October 2
19.1°C • 22% rain
Score
94
October 4
18.9°C • 23% rain
Score
94
October 3
19.1°C • 24% rain
Score
93
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is Melbourne Worth Visiting on October 1?
Planning a trip to Melbourne on October 1? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 18.7°C with a 23% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 328 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating peak tourist activity.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Australia, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 14.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.56m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest October 1 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 22.5°C in 2018, while the coldest dropped to 2.3°C in 2019.