October 15 is generally a great time to visit Melbourne. While there is a slight chance of rain (25%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 20°C weather. It's a lively time to explore Melbourne, with most attractions operating at full capacity.
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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 15
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 19.5°C. 25% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Melbourne in October
Based on historical data for October 15, Melbourne typically experiences temperatures between 9.5°C and 19.5°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (25% 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
19.5°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
9.5°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
19.5°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
25%
Avg 1.3mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
55%
Overcast
Pressure
1016.8 hPa
Medium volatility
Melbourne Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 81% 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
🔴 18 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 27 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 45 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
13.4°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
06:36
☀️ Noon
13:07
🌇 Sunset
19:37
⏱️ Daylight
13h 0m
Wind Speed
20.5 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
10.2 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
68%
Slightly humid
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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
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
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 15 averages 19.5°C with a 25% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 95/100."
— 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 18
19.8°C • 21% rain
Score
97
October 19
19.9°C • 22% rain
Score
97
October 20
19.7°C • 25% rain
Score
96
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is Melbourne Worth Visiting on October 15?
Planning a trip to Melbourne on October 15? 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 19.5°C with a 25% 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 15.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.58m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest October 15 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 27.4°C in 2018, while the coldest dropped to 5.9°C in 2017.