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
- Barossa Valley is 1.8 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Melbourne receives 239mm more annual rainfall than Barossa Valley
- Barossa Valley experiences 6 more days above 35C per year
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 |
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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.