Phillip Island vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Melbourne runs 1.6 degrees warmer than Phillip Island on average, 19.9 degrees to 18.3 degrees across the year. Melbourne collects 727mm of rain a year to Phillip Island's 612mm, a 115mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Melbourne edges out Phillip Island 6.6/10 to 6.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Phillip Island
Avg Max Temp
18.3°C
Avg Min Temp
12.8°C
Annual Rainfall
612mm
Days >35°C
6
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 1.6 degrees warmer on average than Phillip Island
- Melbourne receives 115mm more annual rainfall than Phillip Island
- Melbourne experiences 5 more days above 35C per year
- Phillip Island is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Phillip Island Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Phillip Island Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Phillip Island Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Phillip Island Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 24.5 | 16.3 | 14.8 | 52.9 | 141.4 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| February | 23.5 | 26.3 | 16.4 | 14.5 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 10 | 9.4 |
| March | 22.3 | 24.8 | 15.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 20.4 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| April | 17.4 | 18.0 | 13.4 | 10.2 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| May | 16.3 | 16.3 | 11.6 | 7.7 | 29.0 | 40.0 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| June | 13.5 | 13.1 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 29.9 | 35.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| July | 12.7 | 12.3 | 8.8 | 6.1 | 84.5 | 99.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| August | 16.0 | 16.9 | 10.0 | 8.5 | 38.7 | 37.7 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| September | 15.6 | 16.9 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 55.0 | 61.6 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| October | 17.8 | 19.8 | 11.7 | 9.9 | 67.2 | 65.3 | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| November | 20.8 | 23.5 | 13.7 | 13.0 | 64.8 | 76.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| December | 21.8 | 26.0 | 15.1 | 14.7 | 81.5 | 46.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
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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. Phillip Island 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.