🇦🇺 Hobart vs Melbourne 🇦🇺

Hobart, Australia vs Melbourne, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Melbourne is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Melbourne is drier, with roughly 57 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Hobart🇦🇺 Melbourne
Avg annual high17°C20°C
Hottest monthJanuary (23°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthJuly (5°C low)July (6°C low)
Rainy days / year200143
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇦🇺 Hobart

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (23°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

🇦🇺 Melbourne

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobart or Melbourne warmer?

Melbourne is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hobart or Melbourne?

Hobart is rainier — Melbourne sees about 57 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hobart vs Melbourne?

Hobart is best around January, February, December; Melbourne is best around February, March, November.

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