Sunshine and showers: All the weather for Melbourne Cup week
Sunshine, showers and a high pollen count. As racegoers gear up for a massive Melbourne Cup Carnival here’s what to expect from the city’s ever-changing weather.
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Not sure what to wear for the Melbourne Cup with the unpredictable weather? Here’s what we can expect from the weather for the upcoming Melbourne Cup week.
In bad news for Melburnians with hayfever, the coming days are forecast to have an extremely high pollen count due to warmer weather and prevailing winds. Hayfever sufferers are being advised to take precautions and potentially stay indoors.
Saturday, November 4 — Derby Day
It will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Southerly winds of 20 to 30km/h.
Min 11. Max 19.
Sunday, November 5
It will be partly cloudy. Southeasterly winds 15 to 25 km/h during the evening.
Min 11. Max 23.
Monday November 6
It will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower. There is a chance of a thunderstorm later in the day. North east to southeasterly winds 15 to 20 km/h.
Min 11. Max 26.
Tuesday November 7 — Melbourne Cup Day
It will be partly cloudy with a medium chance of rain and thunderstorms. North to northeasterly winds 20 to 30 km/h.
Min 15. Max 30.
Wednesday November 8
It will be mostly sunny with a medium chance of showers and a thunderstorm later in the day. Northerly winds 20 to 30 km/h.
Min 19. Max 31.
Thursday November 9 — Oaks Day
It will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. South easterly winds 10 to 15 km/h.
Min 16. Max 25.
Friday November 10
It will be mostly sunny skies with a few clouds from time to time in the evening. North easterly winds throughout the day 15 to 25 km/h.
Min 20. Max 29.
Saturday November 11 — Stakes Day
It will be mostly sunshine in the morning with a few clouds. There will be a cool shift towards the evening with some rain and overcast.
Min 16. Max 28.
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