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Which months are usually the wettest and driest in Melbourne?
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Aerial view of Melbourne's central business district, with Princes Bridge and Flinders Street train station in the foreground.
In Melbourne, rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year. However, based on historical climate data, the typical precipitation patterns are as follows:
- Wettest month: October1
- Driest month: January1
While the city experiences these variations, its overall annual rainfall averages approximately 26 inches (660 mm).1