North to South Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi, I'm thinking of coming to Melbourne later this week and wanted to get a locals view on what the weather is currently like in Melbourne rather than looking at the varying forecasts. If you are a local, it would be great to hear from you. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I am local but unfortunately cannot help with the weather. The weather forecast often changes in an hour or two. Last week it rained every day. Yesterday it was 20 degrees and sunny, this morning its grey and overcast. Temp is expected to be 17 and it looks like a 17 day. Tomorrow we are getting rain I think but that could change. What we do here in Melbourne is look at the day and see what it has to offer weather wise. Winter starts 1st of June and the days are getting shorter. Not as short as the UK. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This week looks like being a lot better than last week. Probably cool though 16 degrees or so most days. With some showers though. http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanysamantha85 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 What's the weather like this week guys over there?? Leave in 8 weeks on our one way flights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Please, please, please do not come to Melbourne for good weather!! If you like the variety of the seasons then all good (sometimes all in one day, it's true what they say). However if you don't like the wind, rain and grey skies then Melbourne may not be for you. Melbourne's weather is warmer than the UK and it definitely gets more sunshine but if your coming from the UK expecting tropical conditions you'll be sadly disappointed!! Don't want to sound too negative, just want people to have realistic expectations. It's now 8.30am, sunny and 7 degrees, when I breathe I can see my breath!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 And it will be a beautiful winters day. Clear sunny and 16 degrees or so. Fabulous. It is always cold in the early morning in winter when there is no cloud to provide any insulating effect. Usually it means it will be a perfect winters day. Just wait till about 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PityTheFool Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Same app as I use, found it to be the most accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest90395 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Same app as I use, found it to be the most accurate! Which app is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Pocket Weather Au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobths Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I would just point out that whilst 16 degrees and sunny is beautiful - houses here are mostly glorified tents, no insulation, no double glazing, no uPVC, no cavity walls, no Central heating so it often feels colder inside a house than out. Bring plenty of layers to wear - you can strip down in the sunshine and rug up indoors lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I would just point out that whilst 16 degrees and sunny is beautiful - houses here are mostly glorified tents, no insulation, no double glazing, no uPVC, no cavity walls, no Central heating so it often feels colder inside a house than out. Bring plenty of layers to wear - you can strip down in the sunshine and rug up indoors lol. Ridiculous sweeping generalisation of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobths Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Right now I'm in my house with 4 layers on and a scarf and the heating on. Yesterday I was sat outside at a cafe in a long sleeve t-shirt in the brilliant sunshine. It's Melbourne - always take your sunnies and a brolly with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) I would just point out that whilst 16 degrees and sunny is beautiful - houses here are mostly glorified tents, no insulation, no double glazing, no uPVC, no cavity walls, no Central heating so it often feels colder inside a house than out. Bring plenty of layers to wear - you can strip down in the sunshine and rug up indoors lol. Yes, that's our house too. A weatherboard house. But we do have central heating, albeit the blown-air underfloor type. I think more modern houses are a different experience completely Edited June 12, 2015 by Suzukiscottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I would just point out that whilst 16 degrees and sunny is beautiful - houses here are mostly glorified tents, no insulation, no double glazing, no uPVC, no cavity walls, no Central heating so it often feels colder inside a house than out. Bring plenty of layers to wear - you can strip down in the sunshine and rug up indoors lol. Well fix it then. Our first house in the UK lacked all that and we fixed it. Same here .......... you can put in double glazing and central heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobths Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well fix it then. Our first house in the UK lacked all that and we fixed it. Same here .......... you can put in double glazing and central heating. I'm sure my landlord would love it if we installed double glazing and central heating but why should I pay to improve his asset? None of the houses we've lived in here have had any of the things I mentioned - just thought the OP should be aware that whilst 16 degrees and sunny sounds delightful, if you're in a typical house it might not be as nice as it sounds. Only trying to be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobths Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Yes, that's our house too. A weatherboard house. But we do have central heating, albeit the blown-air underfloor type. I think more modern houses are a different experience completely I wish more modern houses were better - we're in a 7 year old townhouse and whilst not as cold as the weatherboard we used to live in, it's still pretty darn cold :-/ Sooo glad when we move into our own house at the end of the month - I will be doubling the roof insulation and installing cellular blinds asap! V jealous of your underfloor heating today x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sorry Bobths! At least you can do what you like in your own house. I absolutely agree with you though about rented houses. There are a lot of bad landlords around who only care about raking in the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I don't think you can generalise about a typical house in Melbourne. You can talk about your house or houses you have lived in. My house has good insulation. It is cold today and unfortunately no sun around. A day like yesterday is not too bad in winter for me as the sun warms the house up to a reasonable temperature during the day. I try to just put the heating on early morning and evening only - ie heating off between 9am and 6pm. I can't always do it but if I know it will be sunny then I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quinkla Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't think you can generalise about a typical house in Melbourne.You can talk about your house or houses you have lived in. Of course you can generalise. And it is quite true that houses in Melbourne and wider Australia have poor insulation and, in many cases, have been built in a way that defies retro-fitting of insulation. Did you miss the whole pink batts thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think Pink Batts were more in the northern states than the southern states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Any help? http://www.willyweather.com.au/vic/melbourne/east-melbourne.html Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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