AI-generatedMildura at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Aug – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,120 h
- Rain a year
- 257 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Mildura
Mildura has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,120 hours of sunshine a year, Mildura is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mildura
The best time to visit Mildura is from March to May and from August to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. From January to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 31 mm of precipitation.
Mildura through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mildura in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Mildura in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Mildura in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Mildura in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, September – October
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: March – May, August – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:5019:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:24 · evening 19:10–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:35 · evening 19:59–20:09
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 Mildura compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Mildura in October?
In October, Mildura is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min06:50 – 19:44
- UV index
- 9 · 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
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mildura
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Mildura (score 100 and 98). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 hbetter | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 18 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mildura month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January34° · 10.8 h
In January, Mildura is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in January62February33° · 10.3 h
In February, Mildura is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in February86March29° · 9.5 h
In March, Mildura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in March98April25° · 8.3 h
In April, Mildura is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in April92May20° · 6.6 h
In May, Mildura is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in May82June17° · 5.6 h
In June, Mildura is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in June80July16° · 6.0 h
In July, Mildura is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in July93August18° · 7.4 h
In August, Mildura is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in August97September22° · 8.2 h
In September, Mildura is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in September100October26° · 9.4 h
In October, Mildura is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in October87November29° · 10.0 h
In November, Mildura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura in November71December32° · 10.6 h
In December, Mildura is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mildura.
Mildura 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 Mildura
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, 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 | 58 | 34° | 18° | 10.8 h | 3 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 33° | 17° | 10.3 h | 2 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 29° | 14° | 9.5 h | 3 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 25° | 11° | 8.3 h | 2 | 18 |
| MayMay | 92 | 20° | 8° | 6.6 h | 3 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 17° | 6° | 5.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 16° | 5° | 6.0 h | 5 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 93 | 18° | 6° | 7.4 h | 5 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 22° | 8° | 8.2 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 10° | 9.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 29° | 14° | 10.0 h | 4 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 32° | 16° | 10.6 h | 3 | 20 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mildura
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 9.4 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Mildura, 73 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mildura: 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, Mildura has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mildura
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 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 Mildura
How breezy and how cloudy Mildura 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 Mildura 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 39 % of the sky over Mildura: mostly sunny, with about 9.4 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 Mildura
How often the day gets hot in Mildura (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, Mildura has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Mildura
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Mildura 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.
Mildura has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 20 min
- Distance
- 16,470 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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Mildura vs Broken Hill
In October the holiday weather in Mildura and Broken Hill is about equally good (score 100 vs 100). During the day it is about as warm in Broken Hill as in Mildura.
| in October | Mildura | Broken Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Aug – Nov | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Mildura ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Broken Hill26°100
- 3Griffith25°96
- 4Adelaide22°16°94
- 5Dubbo26°93
- 6Hahndorf21°92
- 7Shepparton22°92
- 8Horsham22°90
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Frequently asked questions about Mildura
When is the best time to visit Mildura?
The best time to visit Mildura is from March to May and from August to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mildura?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Mildura?
The wettest month is November with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mildura get?
Mildura gets around 3,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.8 hours a day; in June there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mildura in?
Mildura is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mildura?
A nonstop flight from London to Mildura takes about 20 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mildura?
Mildura has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 90, summer holidays 88, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 65.