paddy234

One of the reasons southern Hemisphere climates on similar latitudes to the North are less likely to see snowfall such as Christchurch is largely because of a lack of landmass between New Zealand and the Antarctic to carry these cold temperatures. The large amount of ocean actually keeps temperatures moderated. This is why Southern Hemisphere climates are generally both milder in winter and not as hot in summer as Northern hemisphere climates. If there was another large landmass below Australia this would be able to carry heavier polar fronts to both New Zealand and Australia that are essentially non existent at present. Just look at Europe and the US for example, cities even in Georgia are prone to cold winter's yet latitude wise sits much closer to the equator than Melbourne which is milder. Jerusalem on a similar latitude to Perth can experience a few snow flurries in a winter and heavy snowfall every few years compared to Perth which has never recorded Snow in it's history. Therefore another landmass south of Australia would in no way mitigate cold fronts, on the contrary it would intensify it as it does in the northern hemisphere

paddy234

I experienced icy winds in Christchurch but it was nothing out of the ordinary. I did climatise a little bit in Christchurch compared to Ireland which is proof they are different enough climates. That meant I was more susceptible to colder temperatures I may Have thought of as not that bad in Ireland such as temperatures in the high single digits. Max temperatures in Christchurch are rarely below 10°C in winter so you really feel it if you get a really cold day that doesn't go above this. It's all relative though because we climatize but the fact that we climatize is evident one climate is warmer than the other. Christchurch is clearly warmer than Ireland and Hobart more so. Not drastically like Sydney, Perth or Brisbane but more like South west France to Northern Spain

Also i agree with you about sunshine that it needs some heat aswell which is obviously why the Jersey Channel Islands wouldn't have felt as warm as Spain. Coastal regions as you say are always windy so will always feel a bit cooler. In Australia, the wind in summer is a God send. In Ireland and the UK it's a hindrance to us enjoying the beach lol. As for why this poster may pick Hobart on the other side of the world instead of somewhere like Spain for a similar climate to Hobart. Well personally I believe it's because Australia culturally is still very much Anglo/Celtic influenced and therefore people from Ireland/UK would find it easier to integrate no doubt especially as we all speak the same language.

Moses2013

Therein lies the problem and you talk about the UK/Ireland as if it's one town. Southwest France and Northern Spain would also be huge areas and it's nearly 1000 km from Bordeaux to Vigo with completely different weather patterns. People who seek a Celtic influence don't move to Sydney, Perth or Brisbane today and those really interested will find more links in Galicia or Basque Country, especially with minority languages (Gaelige or Euskara). Some Tasmanians also feel they are different to mainland Australians. One would assume that language makes things easier, then people quickly realise that speaking the same language does not always mean you'll automatically fit in. Regardless if Christchurch or Hobart is warmer, every person who is focused on a warmer climate will eventually leave again. Of course one can also argue about this survey, the past has always shown that those who want warm complain and those who don't mind the cold survive. Just be prepared.

https://tasmaniantimes.com/2022/08/r...t-in-the-cold/
https://www.smh.com.au/property/news...15-p5b9vi.html

paddy234

I have already done climate comparisons on another forum. Christchurch is similar to La Rochelle in central France. Auckland with A Coruna in Spain. Hobart with Gijon in Northern Spain though Hobart is much sunnier. I can't find a climate in Europe that gets as mild summers but is also as sunny as Hobart though the strength of Hobart's sun would no doubt make up for it as I learnt in Christchurch getting sunburnt in winter-early Spring when I first arrived lol. I'm also not speaking about Ireland/UK as one town but I can easily conclude as you will agree that Hobart is a warmer and sunnier climate than ANYWHERE in Ireland/UK therefore if one is seeking a slightly warmer and much sunnier climate to Ireland/UK without being too hot then Hobart and Melbourne are their best bet if they are looking at this side of the world.

As for people seeking a Celtic influence won't find it Australia. I disagree. Irish migrants made up the second highest number of migrants next to English until well into the 20th century. You certainly notice the anglo-celtic influence within the Australian people. Also language I believe is the number one barrier that prevents Irish and Brits from living throughout Europe more. Having to learn and entire new language AND pick up a nation's customs and values is quite stressful. I can easily see how stressful it is for European people's who live here and struggle to be understood everyday. Ireland culturally has just as much in common with Britain if not more than the other celtic nations of Europe.

As for cold homes in Australia and New Zealand. That is more to do with the poor building standards than the climate. Even in a warm mediterranean climate like Perth houses get cold in winter. Even in Brisbane many people find winters cold and heating necessary at times. Also this has been a very cold year for much of the country. More so than usual

old.sparkles

You are right

spouse of scouse

Weathergate

Moses2013

At least it's sunny

https://giant.gfycat.com/SkeletalCom...beriannase.mp4

spouse of scouse

paddy234

Couldn't have been in Ireland/UK then

Moses2013

What Google tells you

Reality right now

paddy234

I believe Google . Only messing. Hope your enjoying the sunshine 🌞