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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Focus Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above for Westmeadows’ current conditions and plan your day, as Melbourne’s north-western suburbs often run a couple of degrees warmer than the city centre due to inland location and less coastal breeze.
What is the typical weather pattern for Westmeadows?
Westmeadows experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool, damp winters. Summer highs average 26–28°C, but can exceed 40°C during heatwaves. Winter maximums hover around 13–15°C, with overnight lows often dropping to 4–6°C. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, though spring and autumn bring the most stable, pleasant conditions.
- Summer (Dec–Feb): hot, occasional thunderstorms; average rainfall ~45 mm per month.
- Winter (Jun–Aug): cool, overcast; frequent light rain; average rainfall ~50 mm per month.
- Spring (Sep–Nov) and Autumn (Mar–May): mild, with clear spells and moderate rainfall.
How does Westmeadows weather compare with nearby suburbs?
Westmeadows sits about 17 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, so it’s less influenced by Port Phillip Bay than coastal suburbs like altona weather or williamstown weather. This means warmer summer days and cooler winter nights. In contrast, melbourne weather in the city centre is typically 1–2°C milder due to urban heat and bay breezes.
- Altona (11 km south): coastal moderation keeps summer maxes ~2°C cooler; winter mins ~1°C warmer.
- Williamstown (13 km south-west): similar coastal effect, more fog in winter mornings.
- City (Flemington/Kensington): slightly less extreme diurnal range than Westmeadows.
Does Westmeadows get frost in winter?
Yes, on clear winter mornings the temperature can drop to 2–4°C, producing light frost in low-lying pockets. The risk is lower than outer eastern suburbs because of the relative proximity to urban warmth.
Is Westmeadows affected by heatwaves like other parts of Melbourne?
Absolutely. During prolonged northerly winds, Westmeadows often records temperatures 2–3°C hotter than the CBD. Check the westmeadows weather bom page and our severe weather warnings for heat alerts.
What is the best way to get westmeadows weather hourly updates?
The live forecast above updates every hour. For detailed hourly graphs (temperature, wind, rain chance) use the Bureau of Meteorology’s website or the Weatherzone app – both linked below.
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