Victoria’s climate characteristics

The four seasons in Victoria are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. Spring is from September to November, summer is from December to February, autumn is from March to May, and winter is from June to August. January and February each year are the hottest months in the state, with the average maximum temperature being: 20°C in the mountainous areas, 25°C in the coastal areas, and 35°C in the northwest. The temperatures are the lowest in July and August, with the average minimum temperature in each region ranging from 0°C to 8°C. The average temperatures in the state are: Temperature January February March April May June July August September October November December Highest 26 26 24 20 17 14 13 15 17 20 22 24 Lowest 14 14 13 11 8 7 6 7 8 9 11 13 The state's rainfall gradually decreases from southeast to northwest, with an average annual rainfall of 660 mm. The average sunshine time per day is 5.7 hours. The record for the highest temperature was 45.6°C on January 13, 1939. Melbourne's weather is changeable and it is known as a coastal city with "four seasons in one day".