SeasonMapChristchurch vs Melbourne: which is better, month by month
Melbourne beats Christchurch in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in July (74 vs 63) — while Christchurch wins January; they are within 3 points in February and December.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Christchurch vs Melbourne — all 12 months
| Month | Christchurch | Melbourne | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 86Awarm, a little rain, clean air | Christchurch | 7 |
| February | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| March | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | 93Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| April | 79Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| May | 72Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 79Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 7 |
| June | 66Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 8 |
| July | 63Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 11 |
| August | 71Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| September | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 83Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| October | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| November | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| December | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | 92Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 3 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (63 vs 74). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.