The best times to visit Melaleuca for ideal weather are

January 1st to April 8th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Melaleuca Travel Info

Weather in Melaleuca

Temperature

Average temperatures in Melaleuca vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 18th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Melaleuca, the hottest months are February, January, and then March. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid February where highs are regularly around 66.3°F (19.1°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 54.4°F (12.4°C) at night.

Melaleuca Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Melaleuca Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Melaleuca Perceived Temperature (F)

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Melaleuca Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Melaleuca Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 63.5 57 51.6
Feb 64.5 58.1 52.9
Mar 61.9 56.5 51.5
Apr 58.6 53.9 49.5
May 55.6 51.8 47.8
Jun 53.1 49.6 45.9
Jul 52.2 48.6 44.9
Aug 52.5 48.4 44.1
Sep 54.7 49.6 44.9
Oct 55.7 50.5 45.5
Nov 58.2 52.6 47.7
Dec 60.7 55 49.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 17.5 13.9 10.9
Feb 18.1 14.5 11.6
Mar 16.6 13.6 10.8
Apr 14.8 12.2 9.7
May 13.1 11 8.8
Jun 11.7 9.8 7.7
Jul 11.2 9.2 7.2
Aug 11.4 9.1 6.7
Sep 12.6 9.8 7.2
Oct 13.2 10.3 7.5
Nov 14.6 11.4 8.7
Dec 15.9 12.8 9.8

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Melaleuca are February, January, and then November. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early February. For example, on the week of February 5th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early August with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of July 30th.

When can you find snow in Melaleuca? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Melaleuca.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Melaleuca (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 22% 0 2.9
Feb 18% 0 2.1
Mar 26% 0 3.1
Apr 30% 0 3.4
May 45% 0 4.7
Jun 39% 0 3.6
Jul 42% 0 4.6
Aug 45% 0 4.8
Sep 42% 0 4.1
Oct 28% 0 3.3
Nov 25% 0 2.6
Dec 31% 0 3.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 22 0 7.4
Feb 18 0 5.3
Mar 26 0 7.9
Apr 30 0 8.6
May 45 0 11.9
Jun 39 0 9.1
Jul 42 0 11.7
Aug 45 0 12.2
Sep 42 0 10.4
Oct 28 0 8.4
Nov 25 0 6.6
Dec 31 0 8.6

 

Humidity and Wind

Melaleuca has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is January (66.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is May (71.1%).

Wind in Melaleuca is usually very strong. The windiest month is September, followed by October and May. September’s average wind speed of around 21.6 knots (24.8 MPH or 39.9 KPH) is considered “a fresh breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late September where average top sustained speeds reach 33.7 knots, which is considered high wind or moderate gale winds.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Melaleuca.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 18.7 Strong breeze 28.1 Moderate gale winds
Feb 13.3 Significant breeze 21.3 Strong breeze
Mar 16.8 Significant breeze 25.6 Moderate gale winds
Apr 16 Significant breeze 24 Very strong breeze
May 20.1 Strong breeze 28.8 Moderate gale winds
Jun 17.5 Strong breeze 25.1 Very strong breeze
Jul 17.8 Strong breeze 25.3 Moderate gale winds
Aug 19.9 Strong breeze 28.6 Moderate gale winds
Sep 21.6 Strong breeze 30.6 Moderate gale winds
Oct 21.1 Strong breeze 30.4 Moderate gale winds
Nov 17.1 Strong breeze 26.3 Moderate gale winds
Dec 18.6 Strong breeze 27.8 Very strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 66.2%
Feb 66.8%
Mar 69%
Apr 69%
May 71.1%
Jun 70.5%
Jul 69.4%
Aug 69.7%
Sep 66.9%
Oct 67.6%
Nov 69.3%
Dec 68.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Melaleuca?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Australia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Melaleuca, TS, Australia is September, followed by October and January. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Melaleuca in August. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 54.4 in August means 54.4% of the tourists vs. September.

 

 

Overall Melaleuca Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 63.4°F (17.4°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is very common with 8 to 14 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have cold weather with high temperatures that are still jacket weather. These months see the most precipitation with 12 to 14 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Melaleuca, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 54.6°F (12.6°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 7 to 13 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Melaleuca to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 66.3°F (19.1°C) and 59.6°F (15.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 10 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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