Geelong vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Geelong and Melbourne run within a quarter of a degree of each other on annual average daytime high (20.0 vs 19.9 degrees). Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Geelong's 502mm, a 225mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Geelong edges out Melbourne 6.9/10 to 6.6/10.
Summary Comparison
Geelong
Avg Max Temp
20.0°C
Avg Min Temp
10.3°C
Annual Rainfall
502mm
Days >35°C
11
Frost Days
4
Comfort Score
6.9/10
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
- Melbourne receives 225mm more annual rainfall than Geelong
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Geelong Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Geelong Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Geelong Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Geelong Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2 | 24.5 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 48.9 | 141.4 | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| February | 26.4 | 26.3 | 13.9 | 14.5 | 1.3 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| March | 25.3 | 24.8 | 13.2 | 13.9 | 16.2 | 20.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| April | 18.3 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 65.8 | 92.6 | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| May | 16.8 | 16.3 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 35.7 | 40.0 | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| June | 13.6 | 13.1 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 16.1 | 35.7 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| July | 12.8 | 12.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 55.6 | 99.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| August | 17.1 | 16.9 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 37.8 | 37.7 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| September | 16.7 | 16.9 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 43.2 | 61.6 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| October | 19.5 | 19.8 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 63.2 | 65.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| November | 23.2 | 23.5 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 83.5 | 76.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| December | 25.7 | 26.0 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 34.4 | 46.2 | 9.1 | 8.5 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Geelong 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. Geelong's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Melbourne has higher average solar radiation.