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Gold Coast vs Melbourne Weather Compared

Gold Coast runs 5.2 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 25.1 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Gold Coast collects 1,534mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 807mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Gold Coast edges out Melbourne 7.4/10 to 6.6/10.

Summary Comparison

Gold Coast

Avg Max Temp 25.1°C
Avg Min Temp 17.6°C
Annual Rainfall 1534mm
Days >35°C 0
Frost Days 0
Comfort Score 7.4/10

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 Gold Coast Max
(°C)
Melbourne Max
(°C)
Gold Coast Min
(°C)
Melbourne Min
(°C)
Gold Coast Rain
(mm)
Melbourne Rain
(mm)
Gold Coast Comfort Melbourne Comfort
January 28.5 24.5 22.6 14.8 194.9 141.4 5.3 9.3
February 28.4 26.3 22.1 14.5 138.6 10.2 5.8 9.4
March 26.3 24.8 20.8 13.9 214.2 20.4 6.7 9.8
April 25.0 18.0 18.4 10.2 236.2 92.6 7.4 5.3
May 22.1 16.3 15.6 7.7 45.5 40.0 7.2 4.6
June 21.6 13.1 11.5 5.8 10.4 35.7 8.9 2.9
July 20.1 12.3 11.6 6.1 48.4 99.4 7.5 1.1
August 23.4 16.9 15.0 8.5 92.4 37.7 9.4 5.7
September 25.1 16.9 14.9 8.8 68.2 61.6 8.7 5.5
October 25.2 19.8 16.8 9.9 82.3 65.3 8.6 7.4
November 26.9 23.5 20.1 13.0 226.7 76.1 6.7 9.2
December 28.2 26.0 21.4 14.7 176.0 46.2 6.2 8.5

Temperature Comparison

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

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
195
141
Feb
139
10
Mar
214
20
Apr
236
93
May
46
40
Jun
10
36
Jul
48
99
Aug
92
38
Sep
68
62
Oct
82
65
Nov
227
76
Dec
176
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. Gold Coast offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

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

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Gold Coast has higher average solar radiation.

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