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
- Margaret River is 1.2 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Margaret River receives 140mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 7 more days above 35C per year
- Margaret River is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
- Overall, Margaret River has a higher comfort score (7.2 vs 6.6)
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 |
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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.