Weather forecasts predict cooling in Victoria and rain for Melbourne

Greater Victoria is expected to experience cooling temperatures and increased cloud cover throughout the week. Following a warm Monday with a high of 18°C, temperatures will gradually decline. Mid-week may bring showers to the Capital area, with highs dropping to 15°C on Wednesday. The week will conclude with cooler overnight lows reaching 6°C by Friday, before temperatures slightly recover over the weekend.

In Melbourne, a significant weather shift is forecast for the upcoming AFL grand final. While Thursday and Friday will remain warm with highs of 26°C, a cold front and trough arriving late Friday will bring rain and potential storms. Saturday is expected to be much colder, with a maximum temperature of 17°C and steady rain, creating raw conditions at the MCG. Conditions are expected to clear by Sunday morning.