AI-generatedMount Gambier at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 598 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Mount Gambier is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mount Gambier
The best time to visit Mount Gambier is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 77 mm.
Mount Gambier through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mount Gambier in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Mount Gambier in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Mount Gambier in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Mount Gambier in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March, November – December
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: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:2219:23
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 06:06–06:57 · evening 18:48–19:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:06 · evening 19:39–19:49
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 Mount Gambier compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Mount Gambier in October?
In October, Mount Gambier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:22 – 19:23
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mount Gambier
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Mount Gambier: score 99 against 81. 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.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 30 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mount Gambier month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January26° · 9.1 h
In January, Mount Gambier is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in January99February26° · 8.6 h
In February, Mount Gambier is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in February89March24° · 7.0 h
In March, Mount Gambier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in March83April20° · 5.7 h
In April, Mount Gambier is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in April67May17° · 4.4 h
In May, Mount Gambier is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in May49June15° · 4.1 h
In June, Mount Gambier is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in June44July14° · 4.4 h
In July, Mount Gambier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in July52August15° · 5.5 h
In August, Mount Gambier is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in August64September17° · 6.0 h
In September, Mount Gambier is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in September81October19° · 7.1 h
In October, Mount Gambier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in October88November22° · 7.8 h
In November, Mount Gambier is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in November93December24° · 8.4 h
In December, Mount Gambier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mount Gambier
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 (6°), the warmest in February (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, 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 | 99 | 26° | 12° | 9.1 h | 4 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 26° | 13° | 8.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 6 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 20° | 9° | 5.7 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 67 | 17° | 8° | 4.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 15° | 6° | 4.1 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 14° | 6° | 4.4 h | 13 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 15° | 6° | 5.5 h | 14 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 17° | 7° | 6.0 h | 13 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 19° | 8° | 7.1 h | 10 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 22° | 9° | 7.8 h | 8 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 11° | 8.4 h | 6 | 39 |
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 hours in Mount Gambier
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 7.1 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Mount Gambier, 55 % 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 in Mount Gambier: 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, Mount Gambier has about 10 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mount Gambier
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 and clouds in Mount Gambier
How breezy and how cloudy Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier typically peaks at 22 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 63 % of the sky over Mount Gambier: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 and humidity in Mount Gambier
How often the day gets hot in Mount Gambier (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, Mount Gambier has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Mount Gambier
Weather for your travel dates
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Mount Gambier 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.
Mount Gambier has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 35 min
- Distance
- 16,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30
- 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.
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Mount Gambier vs Portland
In October the holiday weather in Mount Gambier and Portland is about equally good (score 81 vs 80). During the day Portland is 1 °C cooler than Mount Gambier.
| in October | Mount Gambier | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Mount Gambier ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Griffith25°96
- 4Adelaide22°16°94
- 5Hahndorf21°92
- 6Shepparton22°92
- 7Horsham22°90
- 8Bendigo21°90
- 14Mount GambierThis page19°81
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Gambier
When is the best time to visit Mount Gambier?
The best time to visit Mount Gambier is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mount Gambier?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Mount Gambier?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 77 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mount Gambier get?
Mount Gambier gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Mount Gambier in?
Mount Gambier is on UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mount Gambier?
A nonstop flight from London to Mount Gambier takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,650 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mount Gambier?
Mount Gambier has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 63, summer holidays 49, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 96.