Lorne vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Melbourne runs 1.1 degrees warmer than Lorne on average, 19.9 degrees to 18.8 degrees across the year. Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Lorne's 584mm, a 143mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Melbourne edges out Lorne 6.6/10 to 6.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Lorne
Avg Max Temp
18.8°C
Avg Min Temp
11.0°C
Annual Rainfall
584mm
Days >35°C
7
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
- Melbourne is 1.1 degrees warmer on average than Lorne
- Melbourne receives 143mm more annual rainfall than Lorne
- Melbourne experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
- Lorne is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Lorne Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Lorne Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Lorne Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Lorne Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 24.5 | 14.6 | 14.8 | 45.4 | 141.4 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| February | 23.9 | 26.3 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 3.6 | 10.2 | 10 | 9.4 |
| March | 22.7 | 24.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 8.7 | 20.4 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| April | 17.5 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 10.2 | 56.6 | 92.6 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| May | 16.1 | 16.3 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 46.1 | 40.0 | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| June | 13.1 | 13.1 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 35.3 | 35.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| July | 12.7 | 12.3 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 78.8 | 99.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| August | 16.6 | 16.9 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 50.2 | 37.7 | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| September | 15.7 | 16.9 | 9.3 | 8.8 | 69.9 | 61.6 | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| October | 18.8 | 19.8 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 52.7 | 65.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| November | 21.7 | 23.5 | 11.8 | 13.0 | 91.1 | 76.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| December | 24.0 | 26.0 | 12.4 | 14.7 | 45.7 | 46.2 | 9.8 | 8.5 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Lorne edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Lorne 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. Melbourne has higher average solar radiation.