Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

YMML

329

Flights/Day

01:39

Local Time

Melbourne

Timezone

434ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

YMML

VFR

11°C

Overcast • 5kt • 1022.00"

Observed: 15:30 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

22:00

3.5k

10:00

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 04:00 local time

About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne experiences 'four seasons in one day' with rapid weather changes. Generally moderate conditions but fronts can be gusty.

Is Melbourne Airport turbulent?

Melbourne is famous for experiencing 'four seasons in one day' due to its position where hot northern air meets cool Southern Ocean weather. Strong wind changes can occur rapidly as fronts pass through. The airport occasionally experiences gusty conditions during these transitions. Summer thunderstorms add another element of weather variability.

Famous for rapid weather changes
Cold fronts from the Southern Ocean bring wind shifts
Summer thunderstorms cause occasional delays

Why does Melbourne weather change so quickly?

Melbourne sits at the boundary between hot continental air from Australia's interior and cold air masses from the Southern Ocean. When fronts pass through, temperature can drop 15C in an hour with winds shifting dramatically. These changes are well-forecasted but can catch visitors off guard. The airport handles these transitions routinely.

When is the best time to fly from Melbourne?

Autumn (March-May) offers pleasant, stable conditions. Summer (December-February) is warm but brings thunderstorm risk. Winter is cool and changeable but rarely severe. Spring is the most unpredictable season with dramatic frontal passages. Melbourne's weather rarely causes extended airport closures.

Is turbulence at Melbourne dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Melbourne?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 5

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
QF7489 Qantas +1 codeshare WO	ADL	01:50 Local	--	Forecast
5H7290 Asl Airlines +1 codeshare QF	BNE	02:00 Local	bae 146-300(qt)	Forecast
5H7228 Asl Airlines +1 codeshare WO	SYD	02:15 Local	bae 146-300(qt)	Forecast
QF7353 Qantas Freight (Australia Post)	BNE	02:30 Local	airbus a321-231(p2f)	Forecast
QF7356 Qantas Freight (Australia Post)	LST	02:40 Local	airbus a321-231(p2f)	Forecast