Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Melbourne
We currently track 2 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Melbourne, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.
Sunset is at 08:07 and golden hour starts at 07:32.
Sunset
08:07
Golden hour
07:32
Daylight
11h 39min
Find sunny terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor seating in Melbourne in real time. Sun Map is a community-driven guide where users mark where the sun hits outdoor terraces in Melbourne. Tap a spot for opening hours, reviews and directions.
Top 10 sunny terraces in Melbourne
The ten best sun spots in Melbourne right now, ranked from 2 mapped terraces.
The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.
The sun in Melbourne this week (week 37)
Here is the sun outlook for Melbourne, 7 Sept–13 Sept. We track 2 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.
The best day for evening sun is Sunday, when the sun sets at 08:09 after 11h 44min of daylight.
Days grow 15 minutes longer this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 08:09.
Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Sunday in Melbourne and pick a spot with sun until 08:09.
| Day | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 Sept | 08:04 | 11h 29min |
| Tuesday 8 Sept | 08:05 | 11h 32min |
| Wednesday 9 Sept | 08:06 | 11h 34min |
| Thursday 10 Sept | 08:07 | 11h 36min |
| Friday 11 Sept | 08:07 | 11h 39min |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 08:08 | 11h 41min |
| Sunday 13 Sept Best evening | 08:09 | 11h 44min |
The sun in Melbourne today
Sunrise
20:29
Sun highest
02:18
Sunset
08:07
Golden hour
07:32
Daylight
11h 39min
Explore by type
Pick what you're after in Melbourne – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.
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Sunset in Melbourne month by month
How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Melbourne across the year.
| Month | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 09:45 | 14h 30min |
| February | 09:20 | 13h 30min |
| March | 08:42 | 12h 23min |
| April | 07:55 | 11h 8min |
| May | 07:21 | 10h 7min |
| June | 07:08 | 9h 34min |
| July | 07:20 | 9h 46min |
| August | 07:45 | 10h 38min |
| September | 08:11 | 11h 48min |
| October | 08:37 | 13h 1min |
| November | 09:10 | 14h 8min |
| December | 09:39 | 14h 45min |
Updated automatically
Guide: sun and terraces in Melbourne
Sun Map maps 2 outdoor spots in Melbourne, including 0 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.
Good to know
- Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Melbourne keep it longest.
- Prefer shade? Filter on Shade for umbrellas, pergolas and awnings.
- Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.
What's on in Melbourne
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FAQ – Melbourne
- Which terraces in Melbourne are in the sun right now?
- Sun Map calculates the sun's position in real time and shows which of the 2 terraces, rooftop bars and beach clubs in Melbourne are sunny right now – and how long the sun lasts.
- Where can I find rooftop bars in Melbourne?
- Filter by rooftop bar, roof terrace or beach club in Melbourne and sort by sun right now, distance or reviews from real guests.
- Is Sun Map free?
- Yes. Search, sun hours, opening hours and directions are free – no account needed.
- Can I find terraces with shade in Melbourne?
- Yes. Filter by Shade for parasols, pergolas, awnings or natural shade – and by Wind shelter on breezy days. Sun and shade can be selected together.
- Which quick filters are available in Melbourne?
- Last sun after 7pm, beer & after work, coffee, rooftop bar, beach club, waterfront, pool bar, garden, live music, dog friendly, sidewalk seating, wind shelter and shade – combine several at once.
- How is the Top 10 in Melbourne ranked?
- By SunScore, which weighs sun quality, ratings (both Sun Map and Google Maps), community activity and how complete a listing is. Placement cannot be bought.
- How do I know if the sun is out right now?
- Guests report ☀️, ⛅ or 🌧️ with one tap, and reports from the last two hours show the live conditions. The week forecast also blends sun hours, temperature and clear skies into the best day.
- Do I need an account?
- No. As a guest you can browse every terrace, the map and the city guides. An account is only needed for favourites, check-ins, reviews and friends.
Sun King league in Melbourne
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