AI-generatedBendigo at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 492 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 221 m
Climate in Bendigo
Bendigo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Bendigo is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bendigo
The best time to visit Bendigo is from February to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to December. The wettest month is November with 52 mm of precipitation.
Bendigo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bendigo in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Bendigo in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Bendigo in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Bendigo in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 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, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October – 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: February – April, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3919:37
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 06:23–07:14 · evening 19:03–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:23 · evening 19:54–20:04
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 Bendigo 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 23° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.5 h |
What is the weather like in Bendigo in October?
In October, Bendigo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 58 min06:39 – 19:37
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %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 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
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
Compare two months in Bendigo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Bendigo: score 97 against 91. In March, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. March has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 26 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bendigo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January30° · 10.5 h
In January, Bendigo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 39 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in January83February30° · 9.6 h
In February, Bendigo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in February97March26° · 8.2 h
In March, Bendigo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in March90April22° · 6.4 h
In April, Bendigo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in April76May17° · 4.9 h
In May, Bendigo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in May51June14° · 3.8 h
In June, Bendigo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in June47July13° · 3.9 h
In July, Bendigo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in July57August14° · 4.8 h
In August, Bendigo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in August77September17° · 6.0 h
In September, Bendigo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in September91October21° · 7.5 h
In October, Bendigo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in October93November25° · 8.7 h
In November, Bendigo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo in November95December28° · 10.3 h
In December, Bendigo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bendigo.
Bendigo 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 Bendigo
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May 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 | 78 | 30° | 15° | 10.5 h | 4 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 30° | 15° | 9.6 h | 4 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 26° | 12° | 8.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 22° | 8° | 6.4 h | 5 | 34 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 5° | 4.9 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 14° | 4° | 3.8 h | 8 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 13° | 3° | 3.9 h | 9 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 14° | 3° | 4.8 h | 9 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 17° | 5° | 6.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 21° | 7° | 7.5 h | 6 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 25° | 10° | 8.7 h | 7 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 28° | 12° | 10.3 h | 5 | 38 |
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
36.76° S, 144.28° E · 221 m · Australia/Melbourne
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bendigo
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 7.5 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Bendigo, 58 % 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 Bendigo: 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, Bendigo has about 6 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bendigo
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bendigo
How breezy and how cloudy Bendigo 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 Bendigo typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Bendigo: variable cloud, with about 7.5 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 Bendigo
How often the day gets hot in Bendigo (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, Bendigo has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Bendigo
Weather for your travel dates
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Bendigo 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.
Bendigo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 45 min
- Distance
- 16,800 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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Bendigo vs Castlemaine
In October the holiday weather in Bendigo and Castlemaine is about equally good (score 91 vs 87). During the day Castlemaine is 1 °C cooler than Bendigo. Castlemaine gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bendigo | Castlemaine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Bendigo ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bendigo
When is the best time to visit Bendigo?
The best time to visit Bendigo is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bendigo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Bendigo?
The wettest month is November with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bendigo get?
Bendigo gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.5 hours a day; in June there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bendigo in?
Bendigo is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bendigo?
A nonstop flight from London to Bendigo takes about 20 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,800 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bendigo?
Bendigo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 71, summer holidays 54, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 87.