Sunshine Coast vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Sunshine Coast runs 5.2 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 25.1 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Sunshine Coast collects 1,862mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 1,135mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Sunshine Coast edges out Melbourne 7.1/10 to 6.6/10.
Summary Comparison
Sunshine Coast
Avg Max Temp
25.1°C
Avg Min Temp
16.9°C
Annual Rainfall
1862mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.1/10
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
- Sunshine Coast is 5.2 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Sunshine Coast receives 1135mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 11 more days above 35C per year
- Sunshine Coast is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Sunshine Coast Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Sunshine Coast Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4 | 24.5 | 22.2 | 14.8 | 425.3 | 141.4 | 5.0 | 9.3 |
| February | 28.8 | 26.3 | 21.4 | 14.5 | 191.3 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
| March | 26.5 | 24.8 | 20.2 | 13.9 | 246.1 | 20.4 | 6.3 | 9.8 |
| April | 25.0 | 18.0 | 17.4 | 10.2 | 132.7 | 92.6 | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| May | 22.4 | 16.3 | 14.8 | 7.7 | 62.2 | 40.0 | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| June | 21.4 | 13.1 | 10.3 | 5.8 | 15.8 | 35.7 | 8.8 | 2.9 |
| July | 19.9 | 12.3 | 10.4 | 6.1 | 68.5 | 99.4 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| August | 23.4 | 16.9 | 13.6 | 8.5 | 85.3 | 37.7 | 8.6 | 5.7 |
| September | 24.6 | 16.9 | 14.5 | 8.8 | 46.9 | 61.6 | 9.4 | 5.5 |
| October | 25.6 | 19.8 | 16.8 | 9.9 | 104.6 | 65.3 | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| November | 27.1 | 23.5 | 19.8 | 13.0 | 208.6 | 76.1 | 6.5 | 9.2 |
| December | 27.9 | 26.0 | 20.9 | 14.7 | 275.0 | 46.2 | 6.1 | 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. Sunshine Coast offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sunshine Coast's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Sunshine Coast has higher average solar radiation.