Does It Snow in Melbourne, Australia?

Snow in Melbourne itself is extremely rare. Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb) with mild winters (average July low ~6°C / 43°F). While frost occurs in outer suburbs, snow settling in the CBD is a once-in-a-generation event (last significant falls: 1986, 2005, 2015—light dustings).

However, snow is common in the Victorian Alps (1.5–3 hours drive), at resorts like Mount Buller, Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, and Lake Mountain. These receive reliable winter snowfall (June–September), supporting a major ski industry. So Melburnians experience snow by driving to the mountains, not in their backyards.