Australian Open 2025 weather: Forecast for each day, rain probability & what to expect in Melbourne

The Australian Open 2025 kicked off with much fanfare on January 12. However, torrential downpours dampened the spirits of players and spectators alike on the very first day of the tournament. The unpredictable weather of Melbourne has often affected the day-to-day schedule of the season's first Major in an adverse manner.

The weather forecast for the first day of the tournament had a thunderstorm warning, and the scheduled matches on outside courts, which don't have a roof, are unlikely to be completed. The first round continues on Monday and Tuesday (January 13-14), with cloudy skies being predicted by the weathermen.

After two days of relief, rains could be back in full force to disrupt the second round, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (January 15-16). The third round could start under cloudy skies on Friday (January 17). The next three days (January 18-20) are predicted to be bright and sunny, so if the tournament is running behind schedule, then this would be the time to get back on track.

The last six days of the Australian Open (January 21-26) are expected to be played under cloudy weather. Even if it does rain, there aren't that many matches to be played towards the end of the tournament, and the organizers should be able to schedule them on the three main courts equipped with roofs.

Temperatures during the tournament are expected to reach as high as 30 degrees Celsius when the sun is shining brightly. The temperature could also drop to a low of 13 degrees Celsius thanks to the rains and chilly winds and in the evenings.

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No match on outside courts has been completed on the first day of the Australian Open 2025

Zheng Qinwen at the Australian Open 2025. (Photo: Getty)

The Australian Open 2025 got off to a wet start on Sunday (January 12) as it started to rain heavily barely an hour after the commencement of the tournament. The first day is about to come to an end in a few hours, and not a single match on the outside courts has been completed until now.

Mirra Andreeva was the first winner of the tournament this year as she beat Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 under the roof at the John Cain Arena. Arthur Fils rallied from a set down to defeat Otto Virtanen at the Margaret Court Arena, which also had a roof. Donna Vekic followed him with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Diane Parry.

Last year's Australian Open finalist Zheng Qinwen endured a tough test from Anca Todoni 7-6 (3), 6-1 on the Rod Laver Arena, also equipped with a roof. Casper Ruud and Kei Nishikori are currently fighting for their lives against Jaume Munar and Thiago Monteiro on the two courts with roofs, with both matches being in the fifth set as of now.

The order of play for Monday is going to be jam-packed considering hardly any matches were played on Sunday. If it doesn't rain, and there aren't any lengthy five-set showdowns, then a lot of matches can be completed on Monday.