Ballarat vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Melbourne runs 2.3 degrees warmer than Ballarat on average, 19.9 degrees to 17.6 degrees across the year. Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Ballarat's 647mm, a 80mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Melbourne edges out Ballarat 6.6/10 to 5.6/10.
Summary Comparison
Ballarat
Avg Max Temp
17.6°C
Avg Min Temp
8.1°C
Annual Rainfall
647mm
Days >35°C
2
Frost Days
12
Comfort Score
5.6/10
Melbourne
Avg Max Temp
19.9°C
Avg Min Temp
10.7°C
Annual Rainfall
727mm
Days >35°C
11
Frost Days
5
Comfort Score
6.6/10
Key Differences
- Melbourne is 2.3 degrees warmer on average than Ballarat
- Melbourne receives 80mm more annual rainfall than Ballarat
- Melbourne experiences 9 more days above 35C per year
- Overall, Melbourne has a higher comfort score (6.6 vs 5.6)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Ballarat Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Ballarat Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Ballarat Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Ballarat Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 24.5 | 12.3 | 14.8 | 77.8 | 141.4 | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| February | 25.2 | 26.3 | 11.7 | 14.5 | 3.5 | 10.2 | 10 | 9.4 |
| March | 23.5 | 24.8 | 11.3 | 13.9 | 9.9 | 20.4 | 10 | 9.8 |
| April | 15.3 | 18.0 | 7.5 | 10.2 | 68.1 | 92.6 | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| May | 14.2 | 16.3 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 35.8 | 40.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| June | 10.0 | 13.1 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 26.3 | 35.7 | 1.3 | 2.9 |
| July | 9.8 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 87.5 | 99.4 | 1 | 1.1 |
| August | 13.4 | 16.9 | 6.1 | 8.5 | 58.0 | 37.7 | 2.8 | 5.7 |
| September | 13.2 | 16.9 | 5.7 | 8.8 | 77.4 | 61.6 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| October | 17.1 | 19.8 | 7.3 | 9.9 | 83.7 | 65.3 | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| November | 21.5 | 23.5 | 9.8 | 13.0 | 76.8 | 76.1 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| December | 23.9 | 26.0 | 10.8 | 14.7 | 42.5 | 46.2 | 9.4 | 8.5 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Ballarat edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Ballarat offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Melbourne's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Ballarat has higher average solar radiation.