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Barossa Valley vs Melbourne Weather Compared

Barossa Valley runs 1.8 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 21.7 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Barossa Valley's 488mm, a 239mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Barossa Valley edges out Melbourne 6.8/10 to 6.6/10.

Summary Comparison

Barossa Valley

Avg Max Temp 21.7°C
Avg Min Temp 10.9°C
Annual Rainfall 488mm
Days >35°C 17
Frost Days 1
Comfort Score 6.8/10

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

Monthly Comparison

Month Barossa Valley Max
(°C)
Melbourne Max
(°C)
Barossa Valley Min
(°C)
Melbourne Min
(°C)
Barossa Valley Rain
(mm)
Melbourne Rain
(mm)
Barossa Valley Comfort Melbourne Comfort
January 28.6 24.5 15.7 14.8 94.7 141.4 8.1 9.3
February 30.1 26.3 15.7 14.5 0.1 10.2 7.9 9.4
March 28.5 24.8 16.2 13.9 5.9 20.4 8.4 9.8
April 19.7 18.0 9.1 10.2 10.5 92.6 7.8 5.3
May 18.5 16.3 8.9 7.7 11.3 40.0 7.4 4.6
June 13.6 13.1 6.3 5.8 65.7 35.7 2.9 2.9
July 12.7 12.3 6.1 6.1 78.7 99.4 2.5 1.1
August 16.9 16.9 8.4 8.5 72.5 37.7 5.0 5.7
September 17.0 16.9 7.0 8.8 46.6 61.6 5.2 5.5
October 22.1 19.8 10.3 9.9 49.5 65.3 8.9 7.4
November 24.7 23.5 12.7 13.0 38.1 76.1 9.0 9.2
December 28.4 26.0 13.9 14.7 14.6 46.2 8.2 8.5

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
29
24
Feb
30
26
Mar
28
25
Apr
20
18
May
18
16
Jun
14
13
Jul
13
12
Aug
17
17
Sep
17
17
Oct
22
20
Nov
25
24
Dec
28
26

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
95
141
Feb
0
10
Mar
6
20
Apr
10
93
May
11
40
Jun
66
36
Jul
79
99
Aug
72
38
Sep
47
62
Oct
50
65
Nov
38
76
Dec
15
46

Which City is Better For...

Beach Holidays

Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Melbourne edges ahead with better summer comfort.

Avoiding Extreme Heat

Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Melbourne offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Barossa Valley's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Barossa Valley has higher average solar radiation.

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