Melbourne Weather Update – Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Quick read: Cloudy, cool morning conditions with a chance of a shower early, then remaining mostly cloudy and cooler through the day.
Current Conditions (around 7:00 AM)
- Temperature: 15–16°C
- Feels like: 13–15.9°C
- Sky: Cloudy
- Wind: SSW 13 km/h
- Wind gusts: 13 km/h
- Air quality: Fair
It’s a cool, overcast start with light southerly winds and no rain currently falling.
Today’s Forecast
- Morning: A shower possible in the area
- Afternoon: Cloudy and cooler
- Maximum: 20–21°C
- Tonight: Low clouds developing
- Minimum: 16°C
While widespread heavy rainfall has eased, isolated showers may still pass through, especially earlier in the day.
Flood Watch Update – Victoria
Issued at 12:50 PM AEDT on Monday, 2 March 2026 (Flood Watch number: 4).
Widespread riverine flooding is no longer expected as rain is forecast to slowly contract east across Victoria. However, localised flash flooding may still occur in areas of heavier rainfall.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall remains current for parts of Victoria, and the situation continues to be monitored.
Catchments with Current Flood Warnings
- Avoca
- Richardson
Flooding No Longer Expected in These Catchments
Bunyip and Dandenong, Yarra to Coldstream, Yarra downstream of Coldstream, Maribyrnong, Werribee, Hopkins, Portland Coast, Glenelg, Limestone and Millicent Coast, Murray downstream of Tocumwal, Mallee and Wimmera.
Active Flood Watch Timing
- Start: 12:50 PM, Monday, March 2
- End: 6:50 PM, Tuesday, March 3
Individual Flood Warnings will be issued if required as conditions change.
Practical Note for Melbourne
Expect a cooler, cloudy day, with showers most likely earlier. Widespread flooding isn’t expected, but keep an eye out for localised flash flooding in heavier bursts of rain, especially if travelling beyond metro areas.
