AI-generatedArarat at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 488 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 325 m
Climate in Ararat
Ararat has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Ararat is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ararat
The best time to visit Ararat is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is August with 54 mm of precipitation.
Ararat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ararat in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Ararat in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Ararat in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Ararat in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:4419:43
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 06:28–07:19 · evening 19:09–20:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:28 · evening 20:00–20:10
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 Ararat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 17° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Ararat in October?
In October, Ararat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 59 min06:44 – 19:43
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %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 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ararat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ararat: score 98 against 84. In February, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 24 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ararat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January28° · 9.6 h
In January, Ararat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in January98February27° · 9.2 h
In February, Ararat is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in February94March24° · 7.5 h
In March, Ararat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in March87April20° · 6.0 h
In April, Ararat is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in April73May16° · 4.7 h
In May, Ararat is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in May51June13° · 4.0 h
In June, Ararat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in June45July12° · 4.0 h
In July, Ararat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in July53August13° · 5.3 h
In August, Ararat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in August69September16° · 6.0 h
In September, Ararat is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in September84October19° · 7.1 h
In October, Ararat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in October89November22° · 8.0 h
In November, Ararat is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in November96December25° · 8.8 h
In December, Ararat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ararat.
Ararat in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ararat
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in February (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 28° | 12° | 9.6 h | 4 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 27° | 12° | 9.2 h | 4 | 24 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 24° | 10° | 7.5 h | 4 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 20° | 7° | 6.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 73 | 16° | 5° | 4.7 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 13° | 4° | 4.0 h | 8 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 12° | 3° | 4.0 h | 9 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 13° | 4° | 5.3 h | 10 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 16° | 5° | 6.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 19° | 6° | 7.1 h | 9 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 22° | 8° | 8.0 h | 8 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 10° | 8.8 h | 6 | 40 |
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
37.29° S, 142.93° E · 325 m · Australia/Melbourne
Sunshine hours in Ararat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Ararat, 55 % 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 in Ararat: 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.
In October, Ararat has about 9 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ararat
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 10).
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 and clouds in Ararat
How breezy and how cloudy Ararat 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.
In October, the wind in Ararat typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Ararat: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 and humidity in Ararat
How often the day gets hot in Ararat (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ararat has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Ararat
Weather for your travel dates
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Ararat 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.
Ararat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 40 min
- Distance
- 16,750 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.
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Ararat compared
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Ararat vs Ballarat
In October Ararat has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs 75). During the day Ballarat is 2 °C cooler than Ararat. Ballarat gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ararat | Ballarat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Ararat ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ararat
When is the best time to visit Ararat?
The best time to visit Ararat is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ararat?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ararat?
The wettest month is August with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ararat get?
Ararat gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ararat in?
Ararat is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ararat?
A nonstop flight from London to Ararat takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ararat?
Ararat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 69, summer holidays 50, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 95.