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Yesterday in Melbourne was cooler than the live forecast above, with a maximum about 3°C below that reading and light rain clearing by mid-morning. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a top of 17°C, which is typical for late autumn.
Temperature and rainfall details
Yesterday’s maximum was 17°C, measured at the Melbourne Olympic Park station. The minimum dropped to 8°C overnight. Total rainfall for the 24 hours to 9 am was 2.4 mm, most of it falling before dawn. Wind speeds peaked at 25 km/h from the south-west. For a full breakdown, see the Melbourne weather page.
Comparison with the past week
Yesterday was about 2°C cooler than the average for the previous seven days. The past 10 days have seen a mix of cloudy and clear conditions, with this week’s southerly change bringing the dip. If you’re checking weather last week Melbourne, the mid-week high was 21°C.
Was yesterday colder than the seasonal average?
Yes. Melbourne’s average high for this date is 19°C. Yesterday’s 17°C was two degrees below that, driven by a cool south-westerly flow after a cold front passed overnight.
Did it rain across all suburbs?
Rain was patchy. The city gauge caught 2.4 mm, but suburbs east of the city like Hawthorn recorded up to 5 mm, while the west received less than 1 mm.
What caused yesterday’s conditions?
A low-pressure trough moved through the Bass Strait, pulling in cool, moist air. Cloud cover and light rain persisted until the trough cleared, then skies partly cleared by afternoon.