SeasonMapLord Howe Island vs Melbourne: which is better, month by month
Melbourne beats Lord Howe Island in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in July (74 vs 64) — and they are within 3 points in January.
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.
Lord Howe Island vs Melbourne — all 12 months
| Month | Lord Howe Island | Melbourne | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89Awarm, a little rain, clean air | 86Awarm, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| February | 85Awarm, rainy, clean air | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | Melbourne | 7 |
| March | 84Awarm, rainy, clean air | 93Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 9 |
| April | 81Anice, rainy, clean air | 85Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 4 |
| May | 72Bnice, rainy, clean air | 79Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 7 |
| June | 68Cnice, rainy, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| July | 64Cnice, rainy, clean air | 74Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 10 |
| August | 71Bnice, rainy, clean air | 77Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| September | 77Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 83Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 6 |
| October | 80Anice, a little rain, clean air | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 7 |
| November | 83Anice, a little rain, clean air | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 8 |
| December | 87Awarm, a little rain, clean air | 92Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Melbourne | 5 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (64 vs 74). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.