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Bendigo vs Melbourne Weather Compared

Bendigo runs 0.6 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 20.5 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Bendigo's 517mm, a 210mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (6.7/10 for Bendigo, 6.6/10 for Melbourne).

Summary Comparison

Bendigo

Avg Max Temp 20.5°C
Avg Min Temp 9.5°C
Annual Rainfall 517mm
Days >35°C 10
Frost Days 6
Comfort Score 6.7/10

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 Bendigo Max
(°C)
Melbourne Max
(°C)
Bendigo Min
(°C)
Melbourne Min
(°C)
Bendigo Rain
(mm)
Melbourne Rain
(mm)
Bendigo Comfort Melbourne Comfort
January 26.7 24.5 14.8 14.8 91.3 141.4 8.8 9.3
February 28.6 26.3 14.0 14.5 1.4 10.2 8.7 9.4
March 27.0 24.8 13.5 13.9 1.9 20.4 9.2 9.8
April 18.6 18.0 8.8 10.2 42.6 92.6 7.1 5.3
May 16.5 16.3 7.1 7.7 45.2 40.0 5.9 4.6
June 12.2 13.1 4.5 5.8 33.3 35.7 3.2 2.9
July 12.0 12.3 4.5 6.1 41.1 99.4 2.2 1.1
August 15.2 16.9 6.3 8.5 56.0 37.7 4.2 5.7
September 15.9 16.9 6.6 8.8 34.1 61.6 5.3 5.5
October 20.7 19.8 9.0 9.9 52.8 65.3 8.2 7.4
November 25.2 23.5 12.2 13.0 86.0 76.1 9.3 9.2
December 27.7 26.0 13.3 14.7 31.3 46.2 8.4 8.5

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
27
24
Feb
29
26
Mar
27
25
Apr
19
18
May
16
16
Jun
12
13
Jul
12
12
Aug
15
17
Sep
16
17
Oct
21
20
Nov
25
24
Dec
28
26

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
91
141
Feb
1
10
Mar
2
20
Apr
43
93
May
45
40
Jun
33
36
Jul
41
99
Aug
56
38
Sep
34
62
Oct
53
65
Nov
86
76
Dec
31
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. Bendigo offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

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

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Bendigo has higher average solar radiation.

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