Weather in Melbourne, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:49 AM
- Moonset
- 12:23 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Melbourne at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Melbourne's warmest month is August, averaging around 82°F, and its coldest is January at roughly 61°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in September with 8.0 inches and sinks to a low of 2.4 inches in February.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| February | 64° | 2.4″ | 8 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 10 |
| April | 71° | 2.8″ | 9 |
| May | 76° | 4.4″ | 15 |
| June | 80° | 7.6″ | 25 |
| July | 82° | 6.6″ | 22 |
| August | 82° | 7.1″ | 24 |
| September | 80° | 8.0″ | 25 |
| October | 76° | 5.6″ | 19 |
| November | 69° | 3.0″ | 10 |
| December | 64° | 2.5″ | 8 |
Regional context
Melbourne belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, grouping it with cities that share comparable temperatures, seasonal timing, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, fledgling boat-tailed grackles are leaving the nest, their raspy begging calls a reliable sound near retention ponds and marsh edges.
Sea oats on the barrier island dunes send up tall, pale-green seed heads in late spring, catching the onshore breeze long before hurricane season begins.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Melbourne?
- Melbourne's last spring frost usually occurs around mid-February, with the first fall frost returning near mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Melbourne?
- September brings the most rain, averaging about 8.0 inches, while the yearly total is roughly 56 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Melbourne?
- August is typically the warmest month, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Melbourne?
- January is typically the coldest month, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Melbourne?
- Cool-season crops such as peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February; warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers wait until one to two weeks afterward.
- How many rainy days does Melbourne get?
- Melbourne averages about 184 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Melbourne?
- Melbourne's USDA hardiness zone reflects its lowest average winter temperature; the current zone designation can be confirmed through the USDA's online lookup using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Melbourne, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate. January mean temperatures hover near 61°F, while July averages 82°F — a seasonal swing of 21°F.
Over the course of a year, Melbourne collects about 56 inches of precipitation across roughly 184 days with measurable rain.
Latitude (28.1°N), nearby water, and low elevation set the yearly rhythm. Together they influence plant life, the likelihood of frost, and the daily character of local weather.