Coldest Cities in Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Australia

1 Devonport 06 44°F

2 Burnie 06 46°F

3 Ulverstone 06 46°F

4 Goulburn 02 48°F

5 Macgregor 01 49°F

6 Yass 02 49°F

7 Kaleen 01 49°F

8 Gungahlin 01 49°F

9 Bonner 01 49°F

10 Lyneham 01 49°F

11 Palmerston 01 49°F

12 Nicholls 01 49°F

13 Evatt 01 49°F

14 Belconnen 01 49°F

15 Harrison 01 49°F

16 Watson 01 49°F

17 Amaroo 01 49°F

18 Franklin 01 49°F

19 Ngunnawal 01 49°F

20 Dunlop 01 49°F

21 Casey 01 49°F

22 Bruce 01 49°F

23 Kosciuszko National Park 02 50°F

24 Jindabyne 02 50°F

25 Corowa 02 50°F

26 Chirnside Park 07 51°F

27 Healesville 07 51°F

28 Ballarat Central 07 52°F

29 Alfredton 07 52°F

30 Delacombe 07 52°F

31 Sebastopol 07 52°F

32 Ballarat East 07 52°F

33 Ballarat 07 52°F

34 Wendouree 07 52°F

35 Cooma 02 52°F

36 Tuggeranong Administrative District 01 53°F

37 Chisholm 01 53°F

38 Campbell 01 53°F

39 Ainslie 01 53°F

40 Karabar 02 53°F

41 Curtin 01 53°F

42 Canberra 01 53°F

43 O'Connor 01 53°F

44 Gordon 01 53°F

45 Wanniassa 01 53°F

46 Queanbeyan 02 53°F

47 Kambah 01 53°F

48 Monash 01 53°F

49 Calwell 01 53°F

50 Jerrabomberra 02 53°F

51 Braddon 01 53°F

52 Narrabundah 01 53°F

53 Canberra City 01 53°F

54 East Albury 02 53°F

55 Lavington 02 53°F

56 Wodonga 07 53°F

57 Thurgoona 02 53°F

58 West Wodonga 07 53°F

59 North Albury 02 53°F

60 Albury 02 53°F

61 Gisborne 07 54°F

62 Brookfield 07 54°F

63 Woodend 07 54°F

64 Melton South 07 54°F

65 Hillside 07 54°F

66 Kurunjang 07 54°F

67 Sunbury 07 54°F

68 Darley 07 54°F

69 Melton West 07 54°F

70 Bacchus Marsh 07 54°F

71 Caroline Springs 07 54°F

72 Melton 07 54°F

73 Aintree 07 54°F

74 Lithgow 02 54°F

75 Newnham 06 54°F

76 Riverside 06 54°F

77 Launceston 06 54°F

78 New Norfolk 06 55°F

79 Bathurst 02 55°F

80 Kelso 02 55°F

81 Bathurst city centre 02 55°F

82 Wynyard 06 55°F

83 Bowral 02 55°F

84 Mittagong 02 55°F

85 Moss Vale 02 55°F

86 Ararat 07 56°F

87 Colac 07 56°F

88 Hamilton 07 56°F

89 Armidale 02 56°F

90 Glen Innes 02 56°F

91 Wagga Wagga 02 56°F

92 Lake Albert 02 56°F

93 Glenfield Park 02 56°F

94 Kooringal 02 56°F

95 Gladstone Park 07 56°F

96 Heidelberg Heights 07 56°F

97 Niddrie 07 56°F

98 Strathmore 07 56°F

99 Rosanna 07 56°F

100 Heidelberg West 07 56°F

The coldest cities in Australia experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Devonport has an average annual temperature of just 44°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 44°F average, Devonport experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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