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From what my brother has said, Melbourne is bloody cold in winter - however no where as near as cold as the UK. We're talking like a chilly 14, 15 degrees... Which is considered mild here in the UK so that's quite funny! But according to my bro, it was the southerly wind coming from the Antarctic (or whatever the south pole is called) which made the temps feel a lot colder... Not in that, my bro and his mate stupidly decided to go out to Melbourne in the middle of our summer/Australia's winter, so it was like 25 degrees and sunny here, but 16 degrees and overcast over there...
Hope this has helped?
From what my brother has said, Melbourne is bloody cold in winter - however no where as near as cold as the UK. We're talking like a chilly 14, 15 degrees... Which is considered mild here in the UK so that's quite funny! But according to my bro, it was the southerly wind coming from the Antarctic (or whatever the south pole is called) which made the temps feel a lot colder... Not in that, my bro and his mate stupidly decided to go out to Melbourne in the middle of our summer/Australia's winter, so it was like 25 degrees and sunny here, but 16 degrees and overcast over there...
Hope this has helped?
Yes you helped a lot! So 15 to 16 degrees doesn't seem that cold, but still cold enough to wear a heavy jacket I see. Thanks!
No, you'd look a tool in a real heavy duty coat. But a light coat would be fine, like long wool or a short puffer. Please don't ever tell me Australians are wearing long puffers with fur lined hoods. Australians think coats are very glamorous, and we tend to jump at the chance. Melburnians do wear gloves in the winter, and scarves. The scarves are mostly for fun and style.
The coldest 10% of Melbourne June days have an average high of 10.9 degrees. The mean number of July days with a min temp lower than 2 is 3.
Depending where you're coming from, be aware that it will be cold inside people's houses. You'll need warm layers for inside, not just outwear. Don't bring any T-shirts.
(personally it needs to be quite a bit below freezing for me to put a scarf on. Like yesterday when it was -30. Minus THIRTY.)
Last edited by WildColonialGirl; 01-09-2015 at 06:06 PM..
No, you'd look a tool in a real heavy duty coat. But a light coat would be fine, like long wool or a short puffer. Please don't ever tell me Australians are wearing long puffers with fur lined hoods. Australians think coats are very glamorous, and we tend to jump at the chance. Melburnians do wear gloves in the winter, and scarves. The scarves are mostly for fun and style.
The coldest 10% of Melbourne June days have an average high of 10.9 degrees. The mean number of July days with a min temp lower than 2 is 3.
Depending where you're coming from, be aware that it will be cold inside people's houses. You'll need warm layers for inside, not just outwear. Don't bring any T-shirts.
(personally it needs to be quite a bit below freezing for me to put a scarf on. Like yesterday when it was -30. Minus THIRTY.)
Most homes in Melbourne have central heating.
And I'd wear a scarf if it's windy. the wind has quite a chill to it
And I'd wear a scarf if it's windy. the wind has quite a chill to it
Really? None of my friends homes did.
ETA: the internet says sales are booming (50% increase in numbers since 1999, with about 45% of Victorian households having central heating. Driven by a/c wants in new homes, of course.
Last edited by WildColonialGirl; 01-10-2015 at 07:19 AM..
I'll be in Melbourne in early August - what clothing should I wear there? Clearance sales for winter clothing in the USA are starting soon.
Looks like you're coming from Southern California so Melbourne might seem a bit chilly and rainy in winter to you. Compared to the Northeast US or the Midwest in winter though, it's totally comfortable.
Can have heavy frosts outer suburbs and not everyone has central heating.
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