Cairns vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Cairns runs 8.4 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 28.3 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Cairns collects 2,391mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 1,664mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Melbourne edges out Cairns 6.6/10 to 6.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Cairns
Avg Max Temp
28.3°C
Avg Min Temp
21.0°C
Annual Rainfall
2391mm
Days >35°C
1
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
6.1/10
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
- Cairns is 8.4 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Cairns receives 1664mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 10 more days above 35C per year
- Cairns is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Cairns Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Cairns Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Cairns Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Cairns Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 14.8 | 689.0 | 141.4 | 3.9 | 9.3 |
| February | 30.5 | 26.3 | 24.3 | 14.5 | 316.3 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 9.4 |
| March | 29.5 | 24.8 | 23.8 | 13.9 | 513.7 | 20.4 | 4.2 | 9.8 |
| April | 28.6 | 18.0 | 22.1 | 10.2 | 120.7 | 92.6 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| May | 26.1 | 16.3 | 20.6 | 7.7 | 82.0 | 40.0 | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| June | 25.9 | 13.1 | 16.7 | 5.8 | 18.5 | 35.7 | 8.9 | 2.9 |
| July | 24.6 | 12.3 | 16.9 | 6.1 | 66.5 | 99.4 | 8.6 | 1.1 |
| August | 25.6 | 16.9 | 17.8 | 8.5 | 60.9 | 37.7 | 7.6 | 5.7 |
| September | 27.1 | 16.9 | 19.1 | 8.8 | 59.6 | 61.6 | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| October | 29.1 | 19.8 | 20.5 | 9.9 | 24.6 | 65.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| November | 30.2 | 23.5 | 21.7 | 13.0 | 60.9 | 76.1 | 5.9 | 9.2 |
| December | 30.9 | 26.0 | 23.6 | 14.7 | 378.7 | 46.2 | 4.2 | 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. Cairns offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Melbourne's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Cairns has higher average solar radiation.