When is the best time to visit Melbourne, Australia (when the weather is not too hot / cold)?

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What are the interesting thing to do/ places to visit ?
Which part of the town is easily accessible, have hotels (accommodation) and food.

Answer 1

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When is the best time to visit any city?
If you want to experience Melbourne "celebrating"... then the first week of November and the Melbourne Cup/Spring Racing Carnival is a great time to visit. If you love Aussie Rules footy, obviously the height of the game (Grand Final week) in September is THE time to visit. If you want "spectacle" then March and the Grand Prix is a must.

Basically, if you hate cold (and hot and cold are relative)... forget the last couple of weeks of July/first three (or so) weeks of August. Mid-winter, and Melbourne is invariably cold, wet, grey, and raining. If you hate "heat"... then January/February are the times to avoid our fair city.

The rest of the year, Melbourne tends to be pretty mild - with average temperatures in the mid-20s to low-30s. Obviously these "averages" go up (or down) the closer you get to winter/summer.

Personally, I think the "best" time to visit Melbourne is Spring. The blossoms are out, every thing's starting to green up again (give or take the drought), and the ducklings and cygnets are wandering the banks of the Yarra or Albert Park Lake. The Royal Botanical Gardens are in full bloom, and sitting on The Promenade/Southbank with a nice glass of red, great friends, and fabulous food, watching the people (and boats) go by on the Yarra is just a great time to be alive. Just don't forget the sunblock! The Sun has a pretty fierce kick in it in Spring.

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Good - very informative.

Answer 2

well id say in october november after that is gets really hot and i cant help you with the other questions sorry

Answer 3

carlton has plenty of accommodation and good restaurants. depending on how far you want to travel , melbourne and it's surrounds has a lot to offer. dandenong ranges [ grants park ] native birds feed from your hands. [ 1 hr ] yarra valley , wine , food , scenery and interesting townships. mornington peninsula wine and beautiful coast views. sorrento , swim with the dolphins. melbourne , shopping great restaurants , museum , art gallery , city square , docklands , south bank etc . heaps to do , including zoos' and wild life parks [werribee and healsville sanctuary ] . spring and autumn are the best seasons [ weather wise.] autumn for the european colours spring for flowers and greenery. in autumn visit the dandenong ranges , awesome

Answer 4

Best to visit Melbourne in mid to end spring.