Melbourne Pollen App provides daily forecasts and thunderstorm asthma alerts to help Victorians manage hay fever and asthma symptoms.
Spring is here, Melbourne, and with it comes the annual grass pollen season that triggers hay fever and asthma symptoms across Victoria. But there’s a tool that can help you stay one step ahead of the sneeze.
Melbourne Pollen App provides pollen forecasts generated using real-world pollen count data collected from a statewide network of monitoring sites. You can track your hay fever symptoms to figure out which pollen types are triggering your reactions, and the notification system alerts you when grass pollen levels in your area are high.
Since the November 2016 thunderstorm asthma event, Melbourne Pollen has worked closely with the Victorian Department of Health and Bureau of Meteorology to develop a thunderstorm asthma forecast system. The app can alert you to forecasts of thunderstorm asthma in your area, helping minimise the impact of future epidemic events on the community and the health system.
Melbourne Pollen App
- Daily pollen forecasts using real-world data from statewide monitoring sites
- Symptom tracking to identify pollen triggers
- Push notifications for high grass pollen levels and thunderstorm asthma forecasts
- Available on Apple App and Google Play stores
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
What to expect this hayfever season
Melbourne Pollen reports Victoria’s 2025 grass pollen season is shaping up to be more active than last year, depending on how much rain falls in September and October. After a relatively wet July, soil moisture across most of Victoria is in better shape than it was at the same point in 2024, setting up stronger grass growth this spring.
Satellite imagery shows the state is noticeably greener than last year, particularly west of Melbourne. Predictions of a negative Indian Ocean Dipole suggest Victoria is likely to experience above-average rainfall and warmer daytime temperatures in spring 2025, with a 65-80 per cent chance of above-median rainfall across eastern and central Victoria between October and December.
If the rain arrives in early spring, the combination of warmer weather and longer daylight hours will create ideal conditions for vigorous grass growth and a heavier pollen season. Without the expected rainfall, the season is likely to be lighter than average with an earlier onset and potentially an earlier end.
Last year’s season was relatively moderate overall, with Melbourne recording nine extreme, 11 high and 23 moderate grass pollen days between October and December. This year could see higher numbers if conditions align.
People with hay fever or asthma should speak to their doctor or pharmacist before the season begins to review treatment plans. Those with asthma are strongly encouraged to have a written Asthma Action Plan in place.
Melbourne Pollen App is available on the Apple App and Google Play stores, and daily forecasts can also be found at the Melbourne Pollen website.
Good luck out there, and may your antihistamines be strong and your tissues plentiful.
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