Byron Bay vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Byron Bay runs 4.0 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 23.9 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Byron Bay collects 1,845mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 1,118mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Byron Bay edges out Melbourne 7.0/10 to 6.6/10.
Summary Comparison
Byron Bay
Avg Max Temp
23.9°C
Avg Min Temp
17.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1845mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
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
- Byron Bay is 4.0 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Byron Bay receives 1118mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 11 more days above 35C per year
- Byron Bay is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Byron Bay Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Byron Bay Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Byron Bay Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Byron Bay Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 24.5 | 22.4 | 14.8 | 202.8 | 141.4 | 5.6 | 9.3 |
| February | 27.7 | 26.3 | 21.9 | 14.5 | 200.8 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 9.4 |
| March | 26.0 | 24.8 | 20.9 | 13.9 | 161.5 | 20.4 | 6.9 | 9.8 |
| April | 24.1 | 18.0 | 17.2 | 10.2 | 286.3 | 92.6 | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| May | 21.2 | 16.3 | 14.8 | 7.7 | 139.7 | 40.0 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| June | 19.8 | 13.1 | 11.4 | 5.8 | 20.8 | 35.7 | 7.8 | 2.9 |
| July | 19.2 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 6.1 | 66.5 | 99.4 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
| August | 22.2 | 16.9 | 14.4 | 8.5 | 117.3 | 37.7 | 7.4 | 5.7 |
| September | 23.3 | 16.9 | 14.4 | 8.8 | 160.1 | 61.6 | 8.8 | 5.5 |
| October | 23.5 | 19.8 | 16.2 | 9.9 | 87.7 | 65.3 | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| November | 25.7 | 23.5 | 20.1 | 13.0 | 266.1 | 76.1 | 6.8 | 9.2 |
| December | 27.2 | 26.0 | 21.4 | 14.7 | 135.7 | 46.2 | 6.4 | 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. Byron Bay offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Byron Bay's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Byron Bay has higher average solar radiation.