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Best for Outdoor Dining in Australia

Ranked by Outdoor Suitability

If you're seeking the most comfortable climate Australia has to offer, the data is in. Carnarvon ranks highest for overall comfort with 6.8/10, followed by Coral Bay and Ceduna. Our analysis of 213 Australian cities reveals surprising diversity in year-round comfort. The Comfort Score accounts for temperature extremes, humidity, rain frequency, and sunshine, giving you a holistic view of livability. Sort the rankings by annual comfort score or month-by-month breakdowns. Whether you're planning a relocation or a long holiday, this guide equips you with the climate data you need.

Top 3

1st

Carnarvon

Outdoor Suitability: 6.8/10
Avg Max: 28.7°C
Comfort Score: 7.1/10
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2nd

Coral Bay

Outdoor Suitability: 6.7/10
Avg Max: 29.9°C
Comfort Score: 6.8/10
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3rd

Ceduna

Outdoor Suitability: 6.6/10
Avg Max: 23.8°C
Comfort Score: 7.9/10
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Rank City State Outdoor Suitability Avg Max Avg Min Annual Rain Comfort Score
1 Carnarvon WA 6.8/10 28.7°C 19.4°C 244mm 7.1
2 Coral Bay WA 6.7/10 29.9°C 20.1°C 357mm 6.8
3 Ceduna SA 6.6/10 23.8°C 12.9°C 218mm 7.9
4 Kalbarri WA 6.0/10 27.6°C 17.7°C 520mm 6.8
5 Gladstone QLD 6.0/10 26.6°C 18.7°C 977mm 7.7
6 Katanning WA 6.0/10 22.6°C 10.8°C 320mm 7.0
7 Atherton QLD 5.9/10 24.8°C 16.7°C 1492mm 7.8
8 Esperance WA 5.8/10 21.1°C 13.7°C 466mm 7.8
9 Jurien Bay WA 5.8/10 25.8°C 16.2°C 513mm 7.2
10 Geraldton WA 5.8/10 26.4°C 16.8°C 545mm 7.1
11 Monkey Mia WA 5.8/10 29.6°C 19.6°C 243mm 6.2
12 Kalgoorlie WA 5.8/10 26.0°C 13.2°C 384mm 6.8
13 Whyalla SA 5.7/10 25.2°C 13.0°C 196mm 7.2
14 Port Lincoln SA 5.7/10 20.3°C 13.0°C 333mm 7.4
15 Mackay QLD 5.6/10 26.3°C 20.7°C 1273mm 7.3
16 Bowen QLD 5.5/10 27.7°C 21.7°C 1114mm 7.3
17 Emerald QLD 5.5/10 29.1°C 17.7°C 607mm 6.4
18 Berri SA 5.4/10 24.9°C 12.4°C 232mm 6.6
19 Broome WA 5.4/10 30.1°C 25.3°C 394mm 6.3
20 Exmouth WA 5.4/10 31.5°C 21.6°C 157mm 5.7
21 Mildura VIC 5.3/10 24.7°C 12.5°C 228mm 6.5
22 Mandurah WA 5.3/10 23.8°C 14.6°C 667mm 7.0
23 Northam WA 5.3/10 25.8°C 13.0°C 337mm 6.7
24 Biloela QLD 5.2/10 27.9°C 16.8°C 853mm 6.7
25 Charters Towers QLD 5.2/10 29.0°C 18.2°C 1043mm 6.4
26 Townsville QLD 5.2/10 28.0°C 21.2°C 1577mm 6.9
27 Roma QLD 5.2/10 27.1°C 15.5°C 681mm 6.7
28 Murray Bridge SA 5.2/10 22.5°C 10.9°C 332mm 7.0
29 Port Augusta SA 5.1/10 26.6°C 13.5°C 249mm 6.5
30 Renmark SA 5.1/10 25.0°C 12.3°C 230mm 6.6
31 Narooma NSW 5.1/10 20.9°C 12.0°C 781mm 7.3
32 Airlie Beach QLD 5.1/10 26.0°C 21.2°C 1351mm 7.4
33 Agnes Water QLD 5.1/10 25.7°C 18.7°C 1165mm 7.6
34 Busselton WA 5.1/10 23.2°C 13.5°C 661mm 6.8
35 Swan Hill VIC 5.1/10 23.5°C 11.5°C 423mm 6.3
36 Seventeen Seventy QLD 5.0/10 25.9°C 18.9°C 1165mm 7.5
37 Meekatharra WA 5.0/10 29.9°C 17.4°C 299mm 5.6
38 Rockingham WA 5.0/10 23.8°C 15.1°C 718mm 7.2
39 Rockhampton QLD 5.0/10 27.9°C 18.0°C 957mm 6.9
40 Perth WA 5.0/10 24.7°C 15.0°C 673mm 7.1
41 Bundaberg QLD 5.0/10 26.3°C 18.1°C 1113mm 7.5
42 Marree SA 5.0/10 29.3°C 15.6°C 133mm 5.7
43 Bunbury WA 5.0/10 23.1°C 14.2°C 828mm 6.8
44 Broken Hill NSW 5.0/10 25.2°C 13.4°C 275mm 6.2
45 Goolwa SA 4.9/10 20.6°C 11.8°C 442mm 7.2
46 White Cliffs NSW 4.9/10 27.0°C 15.0°C 382mm 5.9
47 Norfolk Island NSW 4.9/10 20.8°C 19.3°C 692mm 7.4
48 Ayr QLD 4.9/10 28.4°C 20.3°C 1552mm 6.7
49 Canberra ACT 4.8/10 19.6°C 8.2°C 597mm 6.1
50 Coober Pedy SA 4.8/10 28.7°C 15.0°C 164mm 5.9
51 Tibooburra NSW 4.8/10 28.1°C 16.3°C 410mm 5.6
52 Port Pirie SA 4.8/10 24.7°C 13.2°C 272mm 6.8
53 Hay NSW 4.8/10 23.9°C 12.2°C 439mm 6.1
54 Young NSW 4.8/10 20.8°C 10.0°C 763mm 6.0
55 Hervey Bay QLD 4.6/10 25.7°C 19.6°C 1136mm 7.5
56 Albany WA 4.6/10 20.3°C 12.7°C 458mm 7.2
57 Kingscote SA 4.6/10 20.5°C 11.8°C 402mm 7.1
58 Dunsborough WA 4.6/10 22.2°C 14.2°C 695mm 7.0
59 Charleville QLD 4.6/10 28.4°C 16.4°C 767mm 6.1
60 Wagga Wagga NSW 4.5/10 22.6°C 10.7°C 617mm 6.0
61 Yeppoon QLD 4.5/10 26.2°C 19.1°C 1320mm 7.2
62 Merimbula NSW 4.5/10 19.7°C 12.0°C 619mm 6.9
63 Griffith NSW 4.5/10 23.8°C 11.9°C 527mm 6.0
64 Lightning Ridge NSW 4.4/10 27.6°C 15.9°C 530mm 5.7
65 Deniliquin NSW 4.4/10 23.5°C 11.5°C 411mm 6.0
66 Campbelltown NSW 4.4/10 22.8°C 12.8°C 915mm 6.9
67 Stanthorpe QLD 4.4/10 21.0°C 11.4°C 754mm 7.0
68 Batemans Bay NSW 4.4/10 21.2°C 11.7°C 925mm 7.2
69 Warwick QLD 4.4/10 24.2°C 13.0°C 843mm 7.4
70 Moree NSW 4.4/10 26.4°C 15.0°C 571mm 6.2
71 Muswellbrook NSW 4.4/10 23.8°C 13.0°C 795mm 6.7
72 Cowra NSW 4.3/10 22.4°C 10.3°C 760mm 5.9
73 Mount Isa QLD 4.3/10 31.3°C 19.9°C 551mm 5.3
74 Echuca VIC 4.3/10 22.9°C 10.9°C 494mm 6.0
75 Winton QLD 4.3/10 32.2°C 20.4°C 420mm 4.9
76 Bourke NSW 4.3/10 28.0°C 16.1°C 456mm 5.6
77 Eden NSW 4.2/10 19.8°C 11.6°C 659mm 6.7
78 Dalby QLD 4.2/10 26.0°C 14.7°C 1039mm 7.0
79 Forbes NSW 4.2/10 23.5°C 11.6°C 677mm 5.9
80 Cooktown QLD 4.2/10 28.6°C 23.4°C 1602mm 6.3
81 Penrith NSW 4.1/10 23.4°C 12.5°C 927mm 6.7
82 Tamworth NSW 4.1/10 24.1°C 11.7°C 698mm 6.2
83 Adelaide SA 4.1/10 21.5°C 11.8°C 459mm 6.9
84 Parkes NSW 4.1/10 22.8°C 11.9°C 690mm 5.9
85 Bathurst NSW 4.1/10 19.8°C 8.1°C 799mm 6.1
86 Kingaroy QLD 4.1/10 24.3°C 14.2°C 1176mm 7.4
87 Toowoomba QLD 4.1/10 23.2°C 13.6°C 1054mm 7.4
88 Bairnsdale VIC 4.1/10 20.3°C 9.6°C 716mm 6.8
89 Oodnadatta SA 4.1/10 30.5°C 16.6°C 173mm 5.4
90 Mudgee NSW 4.0/10 21.6°C 9.9°C 611mm 6.1
91 Alice Springs NT 4.0/10 29.4°C 16.3°C 346mm 5.6
92 Shepparton VIC 4.0/10 22.1°C 10.6°C 543mm 6.0
93 Dubbo NSW 4.0/10 23.8°C 12.2°C 687mm 6.0
94 Nowra NSW 4.0/10 21.6°C 12.3°C 1204mm 6.8
95 Port Hedland WA 4.0/10 33.4°C 23.4°C 171mm 4.3
96 Goulburn NSW 4.0/10 18.9°C 8.6°C 713mm 6.0
97 Birdsville QLD 4.0/10 31.2°C 18.9°C 353mm 4.9
98 Singleton NSW 4.0/10 24.9°C 13.7°C 731mm 6.8
99 Longreach QLD 3.9/10 32.0°C 19.9°C 303mm 4.8
100 Yulara NT 3.9/10 30.0°C 16.8°C 296mm 5.6
101 Maryborough QLD 3.9/10 26.7°C 17.4°C 1190mm 7.1
102 Margaret River WA 3.9/10 21.1°C 13.5°C 867mm 6.8
103 Cloncurry QLD 3.9/10 32.0°C 20.9°C 729mm 4.8
104 Wodonga VIC 3.9/10 21.8°C 9.9°C 737mm 5.8
105 Forster NSW 3.9/10 23.2°C 14.9°C 977mm 7.3
106 Lord Howe Island NSW 3.9/10 21.0°C 19.3°C 1225mm 7.0
107 Bendigo VIC 3.9/10 20.5°C 9.5°C 517mm 6.1
108 Geelong VIC 3.9/10 20.0°C 10.3°C 502mm 6.6
109 Maitland NSW 3.9/10 24.3°C 14.2°C 933mm 6.9
110 Orange NSW 3.8/10 18.2°C 8.4°C 770mm 5.8
111 Richmond NSW 3.8/10 24.1°C 12.9°C 915mm 6.8
112 Bacchus Marsh VIC 3.8/10 19.9°C 10.2°C 653mm 6.2
113 Albury NSW 3.8/10 21.8°C 10.4°C 672mm 5.9
114 Grafton NSW 3.8/10 25.2°C 15.4°C 1018mm 7.4
115 Narrabri NSW 3.8/10 26.0°C 13.9°C 712mm 6.1
116 Sale VIC 3.7/10 20.2°C 9.4°C 681mm 6.6
117 Christmas Island WA 3.7/10 26.4°C 24.9°C 1188mm 7.5
118 Cooma NSW 3.7/10 18.3°C 6.6°C 576mm 5.9
119 Naracoorte SA 3.7/10 20.9°C 9.5°C 409mm 6.4
120 Horsham VIC 3.7/10 21.3°C 9.7°C 480mm 6.1
121 Inverell NSW 3.6/10 22.8°C 10.9°C 746mm 6.6
122 Sydney NSW 3.6/10 22.2°C 14.0°C 1068mm 7.0
123 Brisbane QLD 3.6/10 25.7°C 16.0°C 1581mm 7.2
124 Yamba NSW 3.6/10 24.1°C 16.6°C 1442mm 7.3
125 Gold Coast QLD 3.6/10 25.1°C 17.6°C 1534mm 7.5
126 Surfers Paradise QLD 3.6/10 25.1°C 17.6°C 1534mm 7.5
127 Torquay VIC 3.6/10 19.3°C 11.4°C 509mm 6.5
128 Noosa QLD 3.5/10 24.6°C 18.5°C 1621mm 7.5
129 Armidale NSW 3.5/10 19.0°C 8.9°C 719mm 6.3
130 Denmark WA 3.5/10 20.0°C 12.8°C 656mm 6.8
131 Port Macquarie NSW 3.5/10 22.8°C 15.9°C 1182mm 7.2
132 Tom Price WA 3.5/10 31.7°C 18.7°C 383mm 5.2
133 Clare SA 3.5/10 21.5°C 10.4°C 359mm 6.3
134 Melbourne VIC 3.5/10 19.9°C 10.7°C 727mm 6.4
135 Victor Harbor SA 3.5/10 19.2°C 12.0°C 483mm 6.5
136 Tennant Creek NT 3.5/10 31.7°C 20.0°C 931mm 4.9
137 Thursday Island QLD 3.4/10 30.1°C 24.8°C 1822mm 5.2
138 Karratha WA 3.4/10 34.0°C 22.9°C 181mm 3.8
139 Newman WA 3.4/10 31.9°C 19.2°C 538mm 5.1
140 Lakes Entrance VIC 3.4/10 19.1°C 11.1°C 851mm 6.3
141 Benalla VIC 3.3/10 21.7°C 10.3°C 705mm 5.8
142 Gympie QLD 3.3/10 26.2°C 15.8°C 1257mm 7.2
143 Ocean Grove VIC 3.3/10 19.1°C 12.0°C 542mm 6.4
144 Wangaratta VIC 3.2/10 22.1°C 9.6°C 735mm 5.7
145 Barossa Valley SA 3.2/10 21.7°C 10.9°C 488mm 6.3
146 Gosford NSW 3.2/10 22.7°C 13.7°C 1048mm 6.9
147 Kiama NSW 3.2/10 21.3°C 13.2°C 1403mm 6.7
148 Sunbury VIC 3.2/10 18.8°C 9.4°C 692mm 6.0
149 McLaren Vale SA 3.1/10 20.6°C 11.5°C 764mm 6.5
150 Newcastle NSW 3.1/10 22.5°C 15.7°C 1098mm 7.0
151 Nelson Bay NSW 3.1/10 23.2°C 14.6°C 1094mm 6.9
152 Cessnock NSW 3.1/10 23.3°C 13.0°C 896mm 6.7
153 Traralgon VIC 3.1/10 19.9°C 9.6°C 630mm 6.3
154 Ulladulla NSW 3.0/10 20.9°C 12.4°C 1221mm 6.6
155 Wollongong NSW 3.0/10 21.0°C 13.9°C 1397mm 6.6
156 Rainbow Beach QLD 3.0/10 25.2°C 18.3°C 1507mm 7.4
157 Swansea TAS 3.0/10 18.2°C 9.4°C 700mm 5.7
158 Nhulunbuy NT 3.0/10 30.1°C 24.5°C 1438mm 5.3
159 Sunshine Coast QLD 2.9/10 25.1°C 16.9°C 1862mm 7.3
160 Lithgow NSW 2.8/10 18.0°C 8.3°C 872mm 5.8
161 Terrigal NSW 2.8/10 22.0°C 14.7°C 1203mm 6.9
162 Byron Bay NSW 2.8/10 23.9°C 17.2°C 1845mm 7.2
163 Tweed Heads NSW 2.8/10 24.3°C 16.7°C 1797mm 7.3
164 Cairns QLD 2.8/10 28.3°C 21.0°C 2391mm 6.2
165 Coolangatta QLD 2.8/10 24.3°C 16.7°C 1797mm 7.3
166 Lismore NSW 2.7/10 25.1°C 15.6°C 1541mm 6.9
167 Bright VIC 2.7/10 21.0°C 8.2°C 1093mm 5.6
168 Launceston TAS 2.7/10 18.5°C 8.6°C 851mm 5.7
169 Coffs Harbour NSW 2.7/10 23.4°C 15.3°C 1460mm 7.0
170 Caloundra QLD 2.7/10 25.1°C 17.2°C 1859mm 7.2
171 Walpole WA 2.7/10 19.7°C 12.9°C 805mm 6.5
172 Marble Bar WA 2.5/10 35.7°C 22.1°C 252mm 3.5
173 Lorne VIC 2.5/10 18.8°C 11.0°C 584mm 6.0
174 Jindabyne NSW 2.4/10 17.1°C 5.7°C 715mm 5.3
175 Colac VIC 2.4/10 18.8°C 9.0°C 562mm 5.9
176 Hahndorf SA 2.3/10 19.1°C 9.4°C 568mm 6.2
177 Devonport TAS 2.3/10 17.3°C 9.4°C 1011mm 5.1
178 Lennox Head NSW 2.3/10 23.8°C 16.6°C 1813mm 7.2
179 Mataranka NT 2.2/10 33.2°C 21.9°C 1248mm 3.8
180 Hobart TAS 2.2/10 17.6°C 9.0°C 629mm 5.3
181 Phillip Island VIC 2.2/10 18.3°C 12.8°C 612mm 5.8
182 St Helens TAS 2.2/10 17.8°C 9.6°C 921mm 5.4
183 Hamilton VIC 2.2/10 19.0°C 9.0°C 541mm 5.9
184 Halls Creek WA 2.1/10 32.7°C 20.2°C 740mm 4.3
185 Mount Gambier SA 1.9/10 18.8°C 9.5°C 627mm 5.9
186 Mission Beach QLD 1.9/10 26.7°C 21.5°C 3734mm 6.3
187 Katoomba NSW 1.8/10 17.3°C 7.1°C 1087mm 5.1
188 Bicheno TAS 1.8/10 16.9°C 10.0°C 820mm 4.9
189 Burnie TAS 1.8/10 16.9°C 10.3°C 1031mm 4.7
190 Daylesford VIC 1.7/10 16.9°C 7.5°C 678mm 5.2
191 Ulverstone TAS 1.7/10 16.6°C 9.0°C 1006mm 4.6
192 Robe SA 1.7/10 18.1°C 11.6°C 531mm 5.7
193 Ballarat VIC 1.7/10 17.6°C 8.1°C 647mm 5.4
194 Warrnambool VIC 1.6/10 18.0°C 11.0°C 676mm 5.5
195 Portland VIC 1.4/10 17.9°C 11.1°C 649mm 5.4
196 Innisfail QLD 1.4/10 28.1°C 19.9°C 3161mm 5.7
197 Katherine NT 1.2/10 33.5°C 22.2°C 1319mm 3.6
198 Kununurra WA 0.9/10 34.1°C 23.0°C 1189mm 3.2
199 Weipa QLD 0.9/10 32.6°C 23.6°C 1789mm 3.5
200 Wonthaggi VIC 0.9/10 18.1°C 11.8°C 795mm 5.4
201 Fitzroy Crossing WA 0.8/10 35.5°C 23.6°C 533mm 2.8
202 Port Arthur TAS 0.6/10 16.5°C 9.9°C 774mm 4.4
203 Wyndham WA 0.6/10 34.2°C 23.5°C 1431mm 3.2
204 Darwin NT 0.6/10 31.0°C 24.9°C 1962mm 4.8
205 Jabiru NT 0.5/10 34.2°C 22.6°C 1865mm 2.9
206 Port Douglas QLD 0.4/10 27.2°C 22.8°C 3013mm 6.0
207 Perisher NSW -0.2/10 12.1°C 3.2°C 1096mm 3.3
208 Bruny Island TAS -0.4/10 16.1°C 10.2°C 830mm 4.1
209 Thredbo NSW -0.6/10 11.5°C 2.9°C 1142mm 3.1
210 Falls Creek VIC -0.8/10 11.2°C 2.8°C 1200mm 3.0
211 Queenstown TAS -3.4/10 15.4°C 7.7°C 2505mm 3.0
212 Strahan TAS -3.4/10 15.3°C 9.0°C 2034mm 3.0
213 Cradle Mountain TAS -4.2/10 10.6°C 3.1°C 2003mm 1.7

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