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Exploring Melbourne

The city of Melbourne has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Melbourne include:

• Grimes Farm and Conservation Center
• Marshalltown Community College
• Big Treehouse
• Haunting at Farrar
• Iowa Speedway
• Fisher Community Center Art Gallery
• Marshalltown Speedway

When is the Best Time to Explore Melbourne?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Melbourne, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Melbourne are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 8°C and at night it is -11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 131 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 26°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 414 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 285 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and -6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 185 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Melbourne is 1014 mm.