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Bermagui weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Bermagui at a glance

Best time
Jan – Mar
Warmest month
Jan · 24°
Warmest sea
Feb · 22.3°
Sunshine a year
2,390 h
Rain a year
754 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
16 m

Climate in Bermagui

Bermagui has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Bermagui is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bermagui

The best time to visit Bermagui is from January to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is November with 91 mm of precipitation.

Bermagui through the seasons

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

Bermagui in spring

Sep – Nov

37

Poor

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Bermagui in summer

Dec – Feb

68

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Bermagui in autumn

Mar – May

54

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Bermagui in winter

Jun – Aug

29

Poor

  • 17–18 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jan – Mar

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

35

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January – March

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

06:1719:14

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 06:01–06:51 · evening 18:40–19:30
Blue hour
Morning 05:50–06:01 · evening 19:30–19:40

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 Bermagui compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea warms from 17° to 18°. The days get 1.1 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°21°
Night-time low11°13°
Sea17°18°
Daylight12.4 h13.5 h

What is the weather like in Bermagui in October?

In October, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 57 min06:17 – 19:14
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+11offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
  • Seaweight 25 %9 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bermagui

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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January has the better holiday weather in Bermagui: score 73 against 35. In January, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in January.

October vs January, Bermagui
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score3573better
Daytime high20°24°
Night-time low12°17°
Sea17.6°21.7°
Sunshine7.3 h7.2 h
Rainy days99
Rainfall66 mm72 mm
Muggy days0better9

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bermagui month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

73January24° · Sea 22° · 7.2 h

In January, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in January
72February24° · Sea 22° · 6.5 h

In February, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in February
65March23° · Sea 22° · 6.1 h

In March, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in March
56April22° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h

In April, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in April
40May20° · Sea 20° · 6.0 h

In May, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in May
29June17° · Sea 18° · 5.4 h

In June, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in June
28July17° · Sea 17° · 6.1 h

In July, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in July
29August18° · Sea 16° · 6.3 h

In August, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in August
30September19° · Sea 17° · 7.2 h

In September, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in September
35October20° · Sea 18° · 7.3 h

In October, Bermagui is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in October
45November21° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h

In November, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui in November
58December22° · Sea 20° · 7.4 h

In December, Bermagui is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bermagui.

Bermagui 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 Bermagui

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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 20°Night 12°Sea 18°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7324°17°21.7°7.2 h972
FebruaryFeb7224°17°22.3°6.5 h978
MarchMar6523°16°22.2°6.1 h1079
AprilApr5622°14°21.4°5.9 h757
MayMay4020°11°19.7°6.0 h644
JuneJun2917°9°18.1°5.4 h656
JulyJul2817°7°16.6°6.1 h645
AugustAug2918°8°16.4°6.3 h647
SeptemberSep3019°10°16.8°7.2 h746
OctoberOct3520°12°17.6°7.3 h966
NovemberNov4521°14°18.8°7.2 h1091
DecemberDec5822°16°20.3°7.4 h1075

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

36.42° S, 150.06° E · 16 m · Australia/Sydney

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bermagui

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October17.6°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 16.6 – 18.5 °C

Swimming season: Dec – Apr

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 17.6°8 in 10 years 16.6° – 18.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bermagui ranges from 16.4 °C in August to 22.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to April.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 21.4 and 23.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan21.7°20.4°22.7°refreshing
FebruaryFeb22.3°21.4°23.2°refreshing
MarchMar22.2°21.2°22.9°refreshing
AprilApr21.4°20.4°22.1°refreshing
MayMay19.7°18.6°20.5°fresh
JuneJun18.1°16.9°19.2°fresh
JulyJul16.6°15.3°17.5°cold
AugustAug16.4°15.3°17.4°cold
SeptemberSep16.8°15.5°18.2°cold
OctoberOct17.6°16.6°18.5°fresh
NovemberNov18.8°18.1°19.5°fresh
DecemberDec20.3°19.1°21.4°refreshing
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bermagui

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

Per year
2,390 hours
Sunniest month
Dec · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 5.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 13.0 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Bermagui, 56 % 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 Bermagui: 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
754 mm on 93 days
Wettest month
Nov · 91 mm
Driest month
May · 44 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 66 mm

In October, Bermagui has about 9 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Bermagui

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bermagui

How breezy and how cloudy Bermagui 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Oct · 18 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bermagui typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Bermagui: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 Bermagui

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

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Jan · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Bermagui has about 0 hot days, 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 Bermagui

Weather for your travel dates

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

Bermagui 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.

Bermagui has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    59

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    38

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    29

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    35

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    66

    GoodBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 21 h 10 min
Distance
17,150 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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Bermagui vs Narooma

In October the holiday weather in Bermagui and Narooma is about equally good (score 35 vs 34). During the day it is about as warm in Narooma as in Bermagui. The sea is about equally warm.

Bermagui vs Narooma, in October
in OctoberBermaguiNarooma
Holiday weather score3534
Daytime high20°20°
Sea18°18°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJan – MarJan – Mar

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OctoberBermagui 20°Narooma 20°
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In October, Bermagui ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Yass21°88
  8. 8Gundagai23°88
  9. 28BermaguiThis page20°18°35
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Frequently asked questions about Bermagui

When is the best time to visit Bermagui?

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

How warm is the sea in Bermagui?

The sea temperature in Bermagui ranges from 16.4 °C in August to 22.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to April.

Can you swim in Bermagui in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to April.

What is the warmest month in Bermagui?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.

When does it rain most in Bermagui?

The wettest month is November with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 44 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bermagui get?

Bermagui gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.4 hours a day; in June there are 5.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Bermagui in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Bermagui?

A nonstop flight from London to Bermagui takes about 21 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,150 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Bermagui?

Bermagui has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 38, summer holidays 29, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 66.