Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Kew’s weather today is typical for a late-autumn day in Melbourne’s inner-east: the live forecast above shows a mild top, light south-westerly winds and a low chance of rain, ideal for local walks along the Yarra River.
What drives Kew’s daily weather?
Kew sits in a temperate zone where shifts in the westerly wind belt bring alternating cool and warm days, especially from autumn to spring.
- Proximity to Port Phillip Bay moderates extremes – summer highs rarely exceed 40°C and winter minima rarely dip below 5°C.
- The Yarra River corridor can trap early-morning fog in winter and enhance afternoon sea breezes in summer.
- Spring and autumn are the most variable seasons, with cold fronts arriving every 5–7 days.
- UV levels reach moderate-to-high from October to March; sun protection is advised even on cloudy days.
How does this compare with the seasonal norm?
The live forecast aligns with the typical autumn pattern for weather in Kew Victoria 10 days, but individual days can swing 5–7°C from the long-term average when a trough stalls over the region.
- Autumn (March–May) average maximums drop from 23°C to 16°C; overnight lows from 14°C to 9°C.
- Rainfall is fairly evenly spread, with a slight peak in spring (October–November).
- Thunderstorms are infrequent but most likely in late spring and summer.
- Frost is rare in central Kew; heavier frosts occur a few kilometres east towards Doncaster.
Where can I find a Kew weather hourly forecast?
The live forecast above shows the next 24 hours. For detailed hourly breakdowns including wind gusts and humidity, use the Bureau of Meteorology’s Melbourne forecast and scroll to the “Hourly” tab – that data also covers Kew.
Is the Kew weather radar reliable for rain?
The nearest BOM radar is at Melbourne Airport (30 km north-west) and works well for broad rain bands. For fine-scale local showers, the live forecast’s “rain chance” is more useful than radar returns, which sometimes underestimate light drizzle in the Yarra valley.
Does Kew ever get extreme weather?
Severe heatwaves (above 40°C) occur once every few summers, and intense thunderstorms can bring flash flooding near the Yarra. Hail is rare. For warnings always check the Severe Weather Warning page.
Sources
For broader conditions see the Australia weather hub or the dedicated Melbourne Weather page.