SeasonMapKangaroo Island vs Melbourne: which is better, month by month
Melbourne beats Kangaroo Island in 10 of 12 months — its lead peaks in July (74 vs 62) — and they are within 3 points in January to February.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Kangaroo Island vs Melbourne — all 12 months
| Month | Kangaroo Island | Melbourne | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88Awarm, dry, clean air | 86Awarm, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| February | 90Swarm, dry, clean air | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| March | 89Anice, dry, clean air | 93Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 4 |
| April | 81Anice, dry, clean air | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 4 |
| May | 71Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 79Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 8 |
| June | 64Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 10 |
| July | 62Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 12 |
| August | 68Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 9 |
| September | 75Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 83Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 8 |
| October | 79Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 8 |
| November | 82Anice, dry, clean air | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 9 |
| December | 85Awarm, dry, clean air | 92Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 7 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (62 vs 74). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.