Melbourne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Melbourne is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Melbourne's parks and gardens, from the Royal Botanic Gardens to the tree-lined boulevards of the inner city, mix native eucalypts and wattle with introduced deciduous species like plane, oak and elm planted throughout the Victorian era. The surrounding volcanic plains support grazing and grassland, while Port Phillip Bay's foreshore reserves carry coastal vegetation. This dense combination of native and exotic species across a large metropolitan area gives Melbourne one of the most pollen-diverse profiles in the country.

Today - 24 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 25 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Melbourne

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Melbourne

Abbotsford Albert Park Box Hill Brunswick Camberwell Carlton Caulfield Coburg Collingwood Docklands Essendon Fitzroy Fitzroy North Footscray Hawthorn Kew Malvern Moonee Ponds Northcote Preston Richmond South Melbourne Southbank St Albans Sunshine Toorak Werribee Yarraville

Sports venues in Melbourne

AAMI Park Arden Street Oval Cape Schanck Resort Golf Course Ikon Park (Princes Park) Marvel Stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Moonah Links – Legends Course Moonah Links – Open Course Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club – North Course Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club – South Course Portsea Golf Club – Championship Course St Andrews Beach Golf Course – Championship Course Stonelea Country Estate – Championship Course The Dunes Golf Links – Championship Course The National Golf Club – Gunnamatta Course The National Golf Club – Moonah Course The National Golf Club – Old Course Whitten Oval Yarra Bend Golf Course

Pollen and air quality along routes in Melbourne

Around The Bay Cycle - 100km Around The Bay Cycle - 50km Around The Bay Cycle - Family Ride Around The Bay Cycle - The Classic Ballarat Marathon Fun Run 10K Fun Run 5K Great Aussie Hike Great Ocean Road Running Festival Marathon Melbourne Half Marathon 21K Melbourne Marathon Run Melbourne Half Marathon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Melbourne right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Melbourne are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Melbourne tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Melbourne will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Melbourne this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Melbourne?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Melbourne. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Melbourne?
Melbourne's pollen season is the textbook case for southeastern Australia, and the city is internationally known for the November 2016 thunderstorm asthma event, the largest such episode ever recorded, which sent thousands to hospital in a single evening. Wattle and eucalypt pollen build from August, with introduced plane, oak and elm adding to the city's tree count. Ryegrass pollen then dominates October through December, and the same warm-northerly-then-cool-change pattern that triggered 2016's event remains an active spring risk every year.
How often is the Melbourne pollen forecast updated?

The Melbourne pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Melbourne come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Melbourne based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Melbourne, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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