Melbourne is a city in Florida with a population of about 75,000 people. The city is located on the Space Coast of Florida, about 60 miles southeast of Orlando and about 20 miles northwest of Palm Bay. The weather in Melbourne is generally warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s Fahrenheit. summers are the most humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s. The city is home to many popular tourist attractions, including the Brevard Zoo, the Melbourne Air and Space Center, and the Florida Institute of Technology. Downtown Melbourne is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, and shops. Parking in downtown Melbourne can be difficult to find, but there are a number of public parking garages and surface lots available.