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Albury weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Albury at a glance

Best time
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Warmest month
Jan · 33°
Sunshine a year
2,630 h
Rain a year
674 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
164 m

Climate in Albury

Albury has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Albury is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Albury

The best time to visit Albury is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to November. The wettest month is August with 70 mm of precipitation.

Albury through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Albury in spring

Sep – Nov

88

Excellent

  • 18–27 °C by day
  • 7.8 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Albury in summer

Dec – Feb

66

Good

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • 10.0 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Albury in autumn

Mar – May

87

Excellent

  • 18–28 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Albury in winter

Jun – Aug

56

Fair

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Aug – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Albury for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

89

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – May, September – November

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

06:3019:26

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:14–07:04 · evening 18:52–19:42
Blue hour
Morning 06:03–06:14 · evening 19:42–19:52

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Albury compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°24°
Night-time low7°10°
Daylight12.4 h13.5 h

What is the weather like in Albury in October?

In October, Albury is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 57 min06:30 – 19:26
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+11offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Albury

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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November has the better holiday weather in Albury: score 94 against 89. In November, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.

October vs November, Albury
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score8994better
Daytime high22°27°
Night-time low8°12°
Sunshine7.8 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days77
Rainfall62 mm69 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Albury month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

56January33° · 10.3 h

In January, Albury is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in January
66February32° · 9.3 h

In February, Albury is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in February
89March28° · 8.2 h

In March, Albury is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 45 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in March
91April23° · 6.7 h

In April, Albury is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in April
82May18° · 5.3 h

In May, Albury is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in May
57June14° · 4.2 h

In June, Albury is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in June
49July13° · 4.0 h

In July, Albury is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in July
62August15° · 4.9 h

In August, Albury is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in August
82September18° · 6.5 h

In September, Albury is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in September
89October22° · 7.8 h

In October, Albury is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in October
94November27° · 9.0 h

In November, Albury is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in November
77December30° · 10.3 h

In December, Albury is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Albury.

Albury in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Albury

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5633°17°10.3 h647
FebruaryFeb6632°17°9.3 h442
MarchMar8928°13°8.2 h445
AprilApr9123°9°6.7 h541
MayMay8218°6°5.3 h749
JuneJun5714°4°4.2 h966
JulyJul4913°3°4.0 h1162
AugustAug6215°4°4.9 h1070
SeptemberSep8218°6°6.5 h969
OctoberOct8922°8°7.8 h762
NovemberNov9427°12°9.0 h769
DecemberDec7730°14°10.3 h652

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Albury

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,630 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 10.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.8 hDaylight 12.9 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Albury, 60 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Albury: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
674 mm on 84 days
Wettest month
Aug · 70 mm
Driest month
Apr · 41 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 62 mm

In October, Albury has about 7 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Albury

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 20 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 35 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Albury

How breezy and how cloudy Albury is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 17 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Albury typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
46 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Albury: variable cloud, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Albury

How often the day gets hot in Albury (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
74 days
Hottest month
Jan · 33 °C
Hot months
Dec – Feb

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Albury has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Albury

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Albury in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Albury has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    90

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    57

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    89

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    67

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 20 h 55 min
Distance
16,930 km
Time zone
UTC+11
Jet lag
About 10 days (10 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Australia

Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Sockets
Type I · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+61
Emergency number
000

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Albury vs Wangaratta

In October the holiday weather in Albury and Wangaratta is about equally good (score 89 vs 90). During the day it is about as warm in Wangaratta as in Albury.

Albury vs Wangaratta, in October
in OctoberAlburyWangaratta
Holiday weather score8990
Daytime high22°22°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days77
Best timeMar – May, Sep – NovMar – May, Sep – Dec

Through the year

OctoberAlbury 22°Wangaratta 22°
AlburyWangaratta
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Australia in October: the best places

In October, Albury ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Griffith25°96
  2. 2Shepparton22°92
  3. 3Temora24°92
  4. 4Bendigo21°91
  5. 5Wangaratta22°90
  6. 6Cootamundra23°90
  7. 7AlburyThis page22°89
  8. 8Benalla22°89
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  4. 87 % similar92TemoraAustralia24°Best time: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

Frequently asked questions about Albury

When is the best time to visit Albury?

The best time to visit Albury is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Albury?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Albury?

The wettest month is August with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 41 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Albury get?

Albury gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Albury in?

Albury is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Albury?

A nonstop flight from London to Albury takes about 20 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,930 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Albury?

Albury has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 77, summer holidays 57, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 67.