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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
27
24
Feb
28
26
Mar
26
25
Apr
24
18
May
21
16
Jun
20
13
Jul
19
12
Aug
22
17
Sep
23
17
Oct
24
20
Nov
26
24
Dec
27
26

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
203
141
Feb
201
10
Mar
162
20
Apr
286
93
May
140
40
Jun
21
36
Jul
66
99
Aug
117
38
Sep
160
62
Oct
88
65
Nov
266
76
Dec
136
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. 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.

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