AI-generatedBacchus Marsh at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 526 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 111 m
Climate in Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Bacchus Marsh is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bacchus Marsh
The best time to visit Bacchus Marsh is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to May. The wettest month is November with 60 mm of precipitation.
Bacchus Marsh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bacchus Marsh in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Bacchus Marsh in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Bacchus Marsh in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Bacchus Marsh in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: March, November – December
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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3819:38
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 06:22–07:13 · evening 19:03–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:22 · evening 19:54–20:05
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 Bacchus Marsh compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° 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 | 19° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Bacchus Marsh in October?
In October, Bacchus Marsh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:38 – 19:38
- 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
- 59 %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 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bacchus Marsh
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bacchus Marsh: score 96 against 81. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 45 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bacchus Marsh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January27° · 8.9 h
In January, Bacchus Marsh is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in January95February26° · 8.0 h
In February, Bacchus Marsh is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in February91March24° · 6.8 h
In March, Bacchus Marsh is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in March82April21° · 5.2 h
In April, Bacchus Marsh is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in April73May17° · 4.3 h
In May, Bacchus Marsh is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.3 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 Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in May55June14° · 3.7 h
In June, Bacchus Marsh is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours 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 Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in June50July14° · 3.9 h
In July, Bacchus Marsh is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in July59August15° · 4.7 h
In August, Bacchus Marsh is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in August74September17° · 5.7 h
In September, Bacchus Marsh is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in September81October20° · 6.7 h
In October, Bacchus Marsh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in October84November22° · 7.5 h
In November, Bacchus Marsh is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in November93December24° · 8.7 h
In December, Bacchus Marsh is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bacchus Marsh
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, 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 | 96 | 27° | 14° | 8.9 h | 6 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 26° | 14° | 8.0 h | 5 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 24° | 12° | 6.8 h | 5 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 21° | 9° | 5.2 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 8° | 4.3 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 14° | 6° | 3.7 h | 8 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 14° | 6° | 3.9 h | 9 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 15° | 6° | 4.7 h | 10 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 17° | 7° | 5.7 h | 10 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 20° | 8° | 6.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 22° | 10° | 7.5 h | 9 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 12° | 8.7 h | 7 | 49 |
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
37.67° S, 144.44° E · 111 m · Australia/Melbourne
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bacchus Marsh
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 6.7 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Bacchus Marsh, 52 % 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 in Bacchus Marsh: 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, Bacchus Marsh has about 10 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bacchus Marsh
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 40 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 and clouds in Bacchus Marsh
How breezy and how cloudy Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh 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 59 % of the sky over Bacchus Marsh: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 and humidity in Bacchus Marsh
How often the day gets hot in Bacchus Marsh (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, Bacchus Marsh has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Bacchus Marsh
Weather for your travel dates
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Bacchus Marsh 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.
Bacchus Marsh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 50 min
- Distance
- 16,880 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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Bacchus Marsh vs Daylesford
In October Bacchus Marsh has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs 75). During the day Daylesford is 2 °C cooler than Bacchus Marsh. Daylesford gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bacchus Marsh | Daylesford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Bacchus Marsh
When is the best time to visit Bacchus Marsh?
The best time to visit Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Bacchus Marsh?
The wettest month is November with 60 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bacchus Marsh get?
Bacchus Marsh gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.9 hours a day; in June there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bacchus Marsh in?
Bacchus Marsh is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bacchus Marsh?
A nonstop flight from London to Bacchus Marsh takes about 20 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,880 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bacchus Marsh?
Bacchus Marsh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 69, summer holidays 56, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 95.