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Moe weather & best time to visit

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Moe at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Jan · 27°
Sunshine a year
2,270 h
Rain a year
804 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
76 m

Climate in Moe

Moe 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 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Moe is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Moe

The best time to visit Moe is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. Rain is frequent from July to October; the wettest month is September with 91 mm.

Moe through the seasons

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

Moe in spring

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 17–22 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Moe in summer

Dec – Feb

91

Excellent

  • 25–27 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Moe in autumn

Mar – May

78

Good

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Moe in winter

Jun – Aug

52

Fair

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – May

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, November – December

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

73

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

06:3019:31

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 06:14–07:05 · evening 18:56–19:47
Blue hour
Morning 06:03–06:14 · evening 19:47–19:58

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 Moe 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 1.2 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high19°21°
Night-time low7°9°
Daylight12.4 h13.6 h

What is the weather like in Moe in October?

In October, Moe 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 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Moe.

More details for October

Daylight
13 h 1 min06:30 – 19:31
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
61 %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 %35 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

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

Compare two months in Moe

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 Moe: score 93 against 73. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Moe
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score7393better
Daytime high20°27°
Night-time low8°13°
Sunshine6.7 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days137better
Rainfall91 mm56 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Moe month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January27° · 8.8 h

In January, Moe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in January
92February27° · 7.8 h

In February, Moe is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in February
85March25° · 6.5 h

In March, Moe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in March
78April21° · 5.2 h

In April, Moe 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 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in April
71May17° · 4.5 h

In May, Moe is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in May
54June14° · 4.1 h

In June, Moe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in June
47July14° · 4.1 h

In July, Moe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in July
54August15° · 4.9 h

In August, Moe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in August
67September17° · 5.8 h

In September, Moe is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in September
73October20° · 6.7 h

In October, Moe 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 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in October
81November22° · 7.8 h

In November, Moe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in November
87December25° · 8.5 h

In December, Moe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Moe.

Moe in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Moe

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 (4°), the warmest in January (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 20°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9327°13°8.8 h756
FebruaryFeb9227°13°7.8 h643
MarchMar8525°11°6.5 h745
AprilApr7821°9°5.2 h956
MayMay7117°7°4.5 h1162
JuneJun5414°4°4.1 h1163
JulyJul4714°4°4.1 h1369
AugustAug5415°4°4.9 h1485
SeptemberSep6717°6°5.8 h1491
OctoberOct7320°8°6.7 h1391
NovemberNov8122°10°7.8 h1178
DecemberDec8725°11°8.5 h966

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

Sunshine hours in Moe

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

Per year
2,270 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 13.0 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Moe, 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

Rain in Moe: 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
804 mm on 125 days
Wettest month
Sep · 91 mm
Driest month
Feb · 43 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 91 mm

In October, Moe has about 13 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Moe

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Moe

How breezy and how cloudy Moe 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Apr · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Moe 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.

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 53 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Moe: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Moe

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

Hot days a year
31 days
Hottest month
Jan · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Moe 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 Moe

Weather for your travel dates

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

Moe 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.

Moe has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    80

    Excellent

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    52

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    73

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    90

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 21 h
Distance
17,040 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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Moe vs Traralgon

In October Traralgon has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Traralgon as in Moe.

Moe vs Traralgon, in October
in OctoberMoeTraralgon
Holiday weather score7378
Daytime high20°20°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1311
Best timeNov – AprOct – Apr

Through the year

OctoberMoe 20°Traralgon 20°
MoeTraralgon
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Ranking

Australia in October: the best places

In October, Moe ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Shepparton22°92
  2. 2Bendigo21°91
  3. 3Wangaratta22°90
  4. 4Benalla22°89
  5. 5Albury22°89
  6. 6Maryborough21°88
  7. 7Castlemaine20°87
  8. 8Cooma20°86
  9. 20MoeThis page20°73
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  3. 84 % similar81Bacchus MarshAustralia20°Best time: Oct – Apr
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Frequently asked questions about Moe

When is the best time to visit Moe?

The best time to visit Moe is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Moe?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Moe?

Rain is frequent from July to October; the wettest month is September with 91 mm. The driest month is February with 43 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Moe get?

Moe gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.8 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Moe in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Moe?

A nonstop flight from London to Moe takes about 21 h, for a straight-line distance of about 17,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Moe?

Moe has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 68, summer holidays 52, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 90.