Melbourne vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Brisbane runs 5.8 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 25.7 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 854mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Melbourne 7.3/10 to 6.6/10.
Summary Comparison
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
Brisbane
Avg Max Temp
25.7°C
Avg Min Temp
16.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1581mm
Days >35°C
4
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.3/10
Key Differences
- Brisbane is 5.8 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Brisbane receives 854mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 7 more days above 35C per year
- Brisbane is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
- Overall, Brisbane has a higher comfort score (7.3 vs 6.6)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Melbourne Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 | 29.4 | 14.8 | 21.6 | 141.4 | 267.7 | 9.3 | 5.1 |
| February | 26.3 | 29.2 | 14.5 | 21.2 | 10.2 | 130.3 | 9.4 | 5.6 |
| March | 24.8 | 27.0 | 13.9 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 175.1 | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| April | 18.0 | 25.6 | 10.2 | 16.6 | 92.6 | 137.1 | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| May | 16.3 | 22.6 | 7.7 | 13.5 | 40.0 | 34.5 | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| June | 13.1 | 21.5 | 5.8 | 10.0 | 35.7 | 17.9 | 2.9 | 8.8 |
| July | 12.3 | 20.1 | 6.1 | 9.9 | 99.4 | 30.9 | 1.1 | 7.5 |
| August | 16.9 | 24.2 | 8.5 | 12.5 | 37.7 | 63.4 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
| September | 16.9 | 25.7 | 8.8 | 13.0 | 61.6 | 81.3 | 5.5 | 8.9 |
| October | 19.8 | 26.4 | 9.9 | 15.4 | 65.3 | 111.0 | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| November | 23.5 | 27.8 | 13.0 | 19.0 | 76.1 | 290.2 | 9.2 | 6.4 |
| December | 26.0 | 29.3 | 14.7 | 20.5 | 46.2 | 241.7 | 8.5 | 6.0 |
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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. Brisbane offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Brisbane's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Brisbane has higher average solar radiation.