AI-generatedMallacoota at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 20.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 780 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Mallacoota
Mallacoota has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Mallacoota is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mallacoota
The best time to visit Mallacoota is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 20.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation.
Mallacoota through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mallacoota in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Mallacoota in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Mallacoota in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Mallacoota in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1719:16
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 06:00–06:52 · evening 18:41–19:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:50–06:00 · evening 19:33–19:43
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 Mallacoota 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 19° at the end. The sea warms from 15° to 16°. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 13° |
| Sea | 15° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Mallacoota in October?
In October, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:17 – 19:16
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mallacoota
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 Mallacoota: score 63 against 25. In February, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 17° |
| Sea | 15.7° | 20.8° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mallacoota month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January22° · Sea 20° · 8.3 h
In January, Mallacoota is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in January63February22° · Sea 21° · 7.6 h
In February, Mallacoota is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in February55March22° · Sea 21° · 6.8 h
In March, Mallacoota is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in March38April20° · Sea 20° · 5.9 h
In April, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in April26May18° · Sea 18° · 5.6 h
In May, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in May19June16° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In June, Mallacoota is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in June22July15° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h
In July, Mallacoota is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in July22August16° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h
In August, Mallacoota is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in August26September17° · Sea 15° · 7.0 h
In September, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in September25October18° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In October, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in October30November19° · Sea 17° · 8.0 h
In November, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in November46December21° · Sea 19° · 8.4 h
In December, Mallacoota is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mallacoota.
Mallacoota in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in February: 22°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mallacoota
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- 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 (9°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 61 | 22° | 17° | 20.1° | 8.3 h | 9 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 22° | 17° | 20.8° | 7.6 h | 8 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 22° | 16° | 20.7° | 6.8 h | 8 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 20° | 14° | 19.6° | 5.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| MayMay | 26 | 18° | 12° | 17.6° | 5.6 h | 7 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 16° | 10° | 16.2° | 5.0 h | 9 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 15° | 9° | 15.0° | 5.5 h | 9 | 52 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 16° | 9° | 14.7° | 5.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 17° | 10° | 15.1° | 7.0 h | 9 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 18° | 12° | 15.7° | 7.6 h | 11 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 19° | 13° | 17.1° | 8.0 h | 10 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 21° | 15° | 18.5° | 8.4 h | 10 | 68 |
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
37.56° S, 149.75° E · 22 m · Australia/Melbourne
Sea temperatureUp to 21° in February
Sea temperature in Mallacoota
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 16.3 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mallacoota ranges from 14.7 °C in August to 20.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
In 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 20.1 and 21.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.1° | 19.1° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 20.8° | 20.1° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.7° | 19.9° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.6° | 18.6° | 20.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 17.6° | 16.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 16.2° | 15.2° | 17.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.0° | 14.2° | 15.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.1° | 14.3° | 15.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.7° | 15.1° | 16.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.1° | 16.2° | 18.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.5° | 17.5° | 19.8° | fresh |
Sunshine2,480 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Mallacoota
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 7.6 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Mallacoota, 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.
Rain780 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Mallacoota: 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, Mallacoota has about 11 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in December
UV index in Mallacoota
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 & cloudsWindiest in October: 25 km/h
Wind and clouds in Mallacoota
How breezy and how cloudy Mallacoota 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 Mallacoota typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Mallacoota: variable cloud, with about 7.6 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 & humidity5 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Mallacoota
How often the day gets hot in Mallacoota (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, Mallacoota has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Mallacoota
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mallacoota 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.
Mallacoota has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 22).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.4 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 15 min
- Distance
- 17,220 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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Mallacoota vs Eden
In October the holiday weather in Mallacoota and Eden is about equally good (score 25 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Eden as in Mallacoota. The sea in Eden is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Mallacoota | Eden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Mallacoota ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Albury22°89
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- 6Yass21°88
- 7Gundagai23°88
- 8Canberra21°87
- 31MallacootaThis page18°16°25
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Frequently asked questions about Mallacoota
When is the best time to visit Mallacoota?
The best time to visit Mallacoota is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mallacoota?
The sea temperature in Mallacoota ranges from 14.7 °C in August to 20.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Mallacoota in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
What is the warmest month in Mallacoota?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Mallacoota?
The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mallacoota get?
Mallacoota gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.4 hours a day; in June there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mallacoota in?
Mallacoota is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mallacoota?
A nonstop flight from London to Mallacoota takes about 21 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,220 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mallacoota?
Mallacoota has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 25, summer holidays 22, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 54.