Melbourne Cup 2025 day weather forecast

Melbourne Cup 2025 Day Weather Forecast

Hundreds of thousands of punters might need umbrellas for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of showers and cold winds sweeping across southern and eastern Australia starting Sunday.

Weather Conditions for Melbourne Cup Day

Senior BOM meteorologist Angus Hines said Melbourne could still experience rain on Cup Day despite easing conditions elsewhere.

“There is still going to be this cold windflow down here in the south, across Victoria and Tasmania, that will be bringing showers to pepper these southern states after the band of rain on Monday.”

He noted the significance for Victoria, as Tuesday is a public holiday when the Melbourne Cup takes place, meaning showers or cold winds could interrupt the event.

Rain and Thunderstorm Predictions

From Sunday into Monday, a rain band is expected to move from central Australia to the eastern states, causing widespread rain and possible thunderstorms. This system will extend from the southern coastline to the Gulf and Top End.

The BOM cautioned that inland and southern Queensland, Greater Sydney, and the Illawarra may face severe thunderstorms on Monday.

Rainfall Accumulations

Between Sunday and Tuesday, Melbourne and Hobart regions could receive up to 50mm of rain, increasing the chances of a wet lead-up to the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Summary

The Melbourne Cup 2025 faces challenging weather with showers, cold winds, and thunderstorms likely, potentially affecting the race day experience.

Just Horse Racing — 2025-11-03