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rheba
Joined: 31 Jul 2004
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| What is the average temperature in Melbourne? I’d like to go there during the time when the temperatures are not high since I’m having some skin problems and I have heard that the sun is dangerous in Australia since it can bring about melanoma. I find that to be very upsetting and I want to avoid ho weather. Can you tell me more about the climate in Brisbane? |
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yanaton
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
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| Posted: 02/22/08 - 03:36 Post subject: |
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| Omg! I must be honest and tell you that this sun and melanoma issue was one of the crucial reasons why I haven’t moved to Australia. My skin is very sensitive and my kids also have fair complexion and I was very worried about all those factors. But generally speaking, I know that it’s not so dangerous when you take care about protection. Many people believe that temperatures in whole Australia are very high throughout the year but that is not true. During the winter temperatures drop and, for example, winter temperatures in Melbourne differ from those in other cities in Australia because they’re significantly lower and sometimes drop even to 10 C, which is pretty chilly for Australian terms. There is no reason to worry about your skin problems there, especially if you go in winter. |
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petherfile
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: 06/18/08 - 01:32 Post subject: |
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This will give you a good idea of the temperature around Melbourne at different times of the year:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate/cgi_bin_scripts/map_script_new.cgi?86071
Lots of climate and weather information at http://www.bom.gov.au about Australia. Despite the turbulent unpredictable nature of Melbourne weather the forecasts are quite reliable. Have a look there for any weather information you might desire about Australia.
It is often said, "if you don't like the weather in Melbourne, just wait an hour." It is quite variable, particularly in spring.
I live in Melbourne, please be aware that hot weather is not as related to damage by the sun as you might think. Sunburn is possible even in the depths of winter even on a slightly overcast day if you have very sensitive skin. I have moderately sensitive skin and will still burn if I am in the sun for too long at any time of the year. Do not think you will not be burned just because it's winter, but if you are smart you will not be burned.
It is easy to avoid being burned by the sun: SPF 30+ sunscreen is readily available in supermarkets anywhere you care to go in Australia. Wear it and a hat and you will not get burned any time of the year.
I don't recommend any time of the year if you are worried about sunburn and the effects that go with it (such as melanomas.) I will also say melanomas usually seem to occur from prolonged exposer to too much sun over many years, your probably not going to end up with skin cancer after a short visit.
I recommend sunscreen at any time of the year when the sun is out in Australia if you have fair sensitive skin. Even if you have very dark skin you will still need sunscreen in Victoria if you are going to be in the sun all day (everyone will burn in the sun in the south of Australia, even if you have never been sunburnt anywhere before, the south of Australia may be your first time.) My other half is Thai, has rather hard to burn skin and can be out in the sun in Thailand all day and not burn, she will still burn in Australia though.
The sun actually seems to be less damaging the further north you go in Australia (yes, it will be out more often, but seems to be less intense and less stinging.)
Brisbane will be very different to Melbourne, you will get warm weather any time of the year there. Melbourne is very much a temperate climate, while Brisbane is a sub-tropical climate. if you go further north to Cairns you will get a full topical climate (and in increasing numbers Crocodiles, watch out for them.)
Hope that helps. |
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