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Wangaratta weather & best time to visit

City break

Wangaratta at a glance

Best time
Mar – May, Sep – Dec
Warmest month
Jan · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,630 h
Rain a year
608 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
151 m

Climate in Wangaratta

Wangaratta has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Wangaratta is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Wangaratta

The best time to visit Wangaratta is from March to May and from September to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to November. The wettest month is August with 62 mm of precipitation.

Wangaratta through the seasons

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

Wangaratta in spring

Sep – Nov

89

Excellent

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Wangaratta in summer

Dec – Feb

77

Good

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • 10.1 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Wangaratta in autumn

Mar – May

89

Excellent

  • 18–28 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Wangaratta in winter

Jun – Aug

54

Fair

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Aug – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October – November

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

90

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – May, September – December

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

06:3219:29

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 06:16–07:06 · evening 18:55–19:45
Blue hour
Morning 06:05–06:16 · evening 19:45–19:55

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 Wangaratta compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°24°
Night-time low7°10°
Daylight12.4 h13.5 h

What is the weather like in Wangaratta in October?

In October, Wangaratta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 57 min06:32 – 19:29
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %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 %80 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %

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

Compare two months in Wangaratta

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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November has the better holiday weather in Wangaratta: score 95 against 90. In November, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.

October vs November, Wangaratta
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score9095better
Daytime high22°26°
Night-time low8°11°
Sunshine7.8 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days76better
Rainfall55 mm61 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Wangaratta month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

69January32° · 10.4 h

In January, Wangaratta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in January
76February31° · 9.4 h

In February, Wangaratta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in February
94March28° · 8.3 h

In March, Wangaratta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 39 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in March
91April23° · 6.6 h

In April, Wangaratta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in April
82May18° · 5.2 h

In May, Wangaratta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in May
55June14° · 4.1 h

In June, Wangaratta 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 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in June
48July14° · 4.0 h

In July, Wangaratta is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in July
59August15° · 4.9 h

In August, Wangaratta 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 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in August
83September18° · 6.4 h

In September, Wangaratta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in September
90October22° · 7.8 h

In October, Wangaratta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in October
95November26° · 9.0 h

In November, Wangaratta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta in November
86December29° · 10.4 h

In December, Wangaratta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 49 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta

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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January 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.

OctoberDay 22°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6932°16°10.4 h541
FebruaryFeb7631°16°9.4 h438
MarchMar9428°13°8.3 h439
AprilApr9123°9°6.6 h540
MayMay8218°5°5.2 h646
JuneJun5514°4°4.1 h960
JulyJul4814°3°4.0 h1056
AugustAug5915°4°4.9 h1062
SeptemberSep8318°5°6.4 h860
OctoberOct9022°8°7.8 h755
NovemberNov9526°11°9.0 h661
DecemberDec8629°14°10.4 h549

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 Wangaratta

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

Per year
2,630 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 10.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.8 hDaylight 13.0 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Wangaratta, 60 % 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 Wangaratta: 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
608 mm on 78 days
Wettest month
Aug · 62 mm
Driest month
Feb · 38 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 55 mm

In October, Wangaratta has about 7 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Wangaratta

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 11).

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Wangaratta

How breezy and how cloudy Wangaratta 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 19 km/h
Calmest month
May · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Wangaratta typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
45 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 34 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Wangaratta: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Wangaratta

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

Hot days a year
66 days
Hottest month
Jan · 32 °C
Hot months
Jan – Feb

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Wangaratta has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Wangaratta

Weather for your travel dates

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

Wangaratta 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.

Wangaratta has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    55

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    90

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    78

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 20 h 50 min
Distance
16,910 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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Wangaratta vs Benalla

In October the holiday weather in Wangaratta and Benalla is about equally good (score 90 vs 90). During the day it is about as warm in Benalla as in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta vs Benalla, in October
in OctoberWangarattaBenalla
Holiday weather score9090
Daytime high22°22°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days77
Best timeMar – May, Sep – DecMar – May, Sep – Dec

Through the year

OctoberWangaratta 22°Benalla 22°
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In October, Wangaratta ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Swan Hill25°98
  2. 2Griffith25°96
  3. 3Shepparton22°92
  4. 4Temora24°92
  5. 5Bendigo21°91
  6. 6WangarattaThis page22°90
  7. 7Cootamundra23°90
  8. 8Benalla22°89
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Frequently asked questions about Wangaratta

When is the best time to visit Wangaratta?

The best time to visit Wangaratta is from March to May and from September to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Wangaratta?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Wangaratta?

The wettest month is August with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 38 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Wangaratta get?

Wangaratta gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.4 hours a day; in July there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Wangaratta in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Wangaratta?

A nonstop flight from London to Wangaratta takes about 20 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,910 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Wangaratta?

Wangaratta has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 77, summer holidays 55, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 78.