Melbourne · Month comparison

November vs March

March ranks #1 overall vs November at #2. Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and perfect late-summer weather — Melbourne at its most exciting

Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival with crowds at Flemington

November

#2 of 12 months

Best match

Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival — the city's most iconic event in its most beautiful weather

  • ↑Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday of November): 400,000+ people descend on Flemington Racecourse in fascinators and morning suits
  • ↑Warm 18–23°C spring days; outdoor restaurant culture in full swing
Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park with city skyline behind

March

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and perfect late-summer weather — Melbourne at its most exciting

  • ↑Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park (late March) — one of the sport's most popular events
  • ↑Moomba Festival (Labour Day weekend): Australia's largest free community festival
FactorNovemberMarch
Weather score
8
8
Value score
5
5
Crowd score
6
7
Events score
7
9
Atmosphere
8
8
Avg high temp22°C24°C
Monthly rain59mm50mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs8.5hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Melbourne Cup week pushes accommodation to annual peaks; the entire city is booked
  • ↓Thunderstorm season beginning — Melbourne spring storms can be dramatic

March trade-offs

  • ↓Grand Prix week pushes accommodation to maximum capacity and prices
  • ↓City very crowded in Grand Prix week; book 6–12 months ahead for that specific weekend
See all 12 months for Melbourne →November in detail →March in detail →
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