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Margaret River vs Melbourne Weather Compared

Margaret River runs 1.2 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 21.1 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Margaret River collects 867mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 140mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Margaret River edges out Melbourne 7.2/10 to 6.6/10.

Summary Comparison

Margaret River

Avg Max Temp 21.1°C
Avg Min Temp 13.5°C
Annual Rainfall 867mm
Days >35°C 4
Frost Days 0
Comfort Score 7.2/10

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 Margaret River Max
(°C)
Melbourne Max
(°C)
Margaret River Min
(°C)
Melbourne Min
(°C)
Margaret River Rain
(mm)
Melbourne Rain
(mm)
Margaret River Comfort Melbourne Comfort
January 26.4 24.5 16.4 14.8 8.8 141.4 9.5 9.3
February 27.4 26.3 17.0 14.5 2.7 10.2 9.2 9.4
March 25.2 24.8 15.1 13.9 5.2 20.4 10 9.8
April 24.4 18.0 13.8 10.2 4.8 92.6 10 5.3
May 21.3 16.3 14.4 7.7 139.7 40.0 7.1 4.6
June 17.1 13.1 11.7 5.8 109.7 35.7 4.3 2.9
July 16.0 12.3 11.5 6.1 199.2 99.4 3.9 1.1
August 16.1 16.9 12.6 8.5 244.8 37.7 3.7 5.7
September 16.9 16.9 10.6 8.8 39.7 61.6 5.0 5.5
October 18.7 19.8 12.1 9.9 58.1 65.3 5.8 7.4
November 20.3 23.5 12.6 13.0 35.3 76.1 8.1 9.2
December 23.2 26.0 14.1 14.7 19.0 46.2 9.7 8.5

Temperature Comparison

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

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
9
141
Feb
3
10
Mar
5
20
Apr
5
93
May
140
40
Jun
110
36
Jul
199
99
Aug
245
38
Sep
40
62
Oct
58
65
Nov
35
76
Dec
19
46

Which City is Better For...

Beach Holidays

Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Margaret River edges ahead with better summer comfort.

Avoiding Extreme Heat

Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Margaret River offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

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

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Margaret River has higher average solar radiation.

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