AI-generatedMudgee at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Aug – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 640 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 459 m
Climate in Mudgee
Mudgee has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Mudgee is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mudgee
The best time to visit Mudgee is from March to May and from August to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from August to November. The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation.
Mudgee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mudgee in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Mudgee in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Mudgee in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Mudgee in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Aug – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:2219:12
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 06:07–06:55 · evening 18:40–19:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:07 · evening 19:28–19:38
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 Mudgee compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Mudgee in October?
In October, Mudgee is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min06:22 – 19:12
- UV index
- 9 · 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
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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
Compare two months in Mudgee
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 Mudgee (score 92 and 96). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mudgee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January31° · 9.4 h
In January, Mudgee is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in January76February30° · 9.0 h
In February, Mudgee is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in February92March27° · 8.5 h
In March, Mudgee is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in March96April23° · 7.9 h
In April, Mudgee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in April90May19° · 6.4 h
In May, Mudgee is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in May69June15° · 4.8 h
In June, Mudgee is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in June69July15° · 5.5 h
In July, Mudgee is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in July85August16° · 7.2 h
In August, Mudgee is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in August93September20° · 8.0 h
In September, Mudgee is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in September92October24° · 8.4 h
In October, Mudgee is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in October91November27° · 8.9 h
In November, Mudgee is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in November77December29° · 9.4 h
In December, Mudgee is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mudgee.
Mudgee in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mudgee
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 31° | 17° | 9.4 h | 6 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 30° | 16° | 9.0 h | 6 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 27° | 14° | 8.5 h | 6 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 23° | 10° | 7.9 h | 4 | 38 |
| MayMay | 90 | 19° | 6° | 6.4 h | 5 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 15° | 4° | 4.8 h | 7 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 15° | 3° | 5.5 h | 7 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 16° | 3° | 7.2 h | 7 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 20° | 6° | 8.0 h | 6 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 24° | 9° | 8.4 h | 7 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 27° | 12° | 8.9 h | 8 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 29° | 15° | 9.4 h | 7 | 69 |
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
32.59° S, 149.59° E · 459 m · Australia/Sydney
Sunshine hours in Mudgee
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 8.4 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Mudgee, 66 % 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 in Mudgee: 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, Mudgee has about 7 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mudgee
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 30 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 Mudgee
How breezy and how cloudy Mudgee 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 Mudgee 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Mudgee: mostly sunny, with about 8.4 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 and humidity in Mudgee
How often the day gets hot in Mudgee (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, Mudgee has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
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Mudgee 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.
Mudgee has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 45 min
- Distance
- 16,810 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.
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Mudgee vs Orange
In October the holiday weather in Mudgee and Orange is about equally good (score 92 vs 88). During the day Orange is 5 °C cooler than Mudgee.
| in October | Mudgee | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Aug – Nov | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Mudgee ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Griffith25°96
- 2Dubbo26°93
- 3MudgeeThis page24°92
- 4Tamworth25°91
- 5Wangaratta21°90
- 6Albury22°89
- 7Yass21°88
- 8Orange19°87
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Frequently asked questions about Mudgee
When is the best time to visit Mudgee?
The best time to visit Mudgee 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 Mudgee?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Mudgee?
The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mudgee get?
Mudgee gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Mudgee in?
Mudgee is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mudgee?
A nonstop flight from London to Mudgee takes about 20 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mudgee?
Mudgee has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 86, summer holidays 79, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 71.