Bendigo, Australia experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Bendigo, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bendigo, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.5/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 20°C / 11°C
Feels Like 18°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 44 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 66%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Hottest Month
29°C
January
Avg Low17°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
6°C
July
Avg High12°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
2days
February
Avg High28°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
December (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:35
Daylight 9.7h
Sunset 17:14
Live conditions—
Bendigo on the map · live conditions
Bendigo, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Bendigo
- Population
- 103K
- Coordinates
- -36.76°, 144.28°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 4 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 17°C . Feb: 28°C / 16°C . Mar: 26°C / 15°C . Apr: 21°C / 11°C . May: 16°C / 8°C . Jun: 12°C / 6°C . Jul: 12°C / 6°C . Aug: 13°C / 6°C . Sep: 16°C / 7°C . Oct: 19°C / 9°C . Nov: 23°C / 12°C . Dec: 27°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 48 mm. Feb: 15 mm. Mar: 24 mm. Apr: 46 mm. May: 43 mm. Jun: 50 mm. Jul: 46 mm. Aug: 48 mm. Sep: 52 mm. Oct: 64 mm. Nov: 55 mm. Dec: 37 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 52%. Feb: 51%. Mar: 56%. Apr: 65%. May: 75%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 65%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 52%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 12h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 8h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 3. Jun: UV 3. Jul: UV 3. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 24 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 30°C | Jan · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 5°C | Jul · 6°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 63 mm | Oct · 64 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 22 km/h | Dec · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Good June
Fair July
Fair August
Fair September
Fair October
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 29°C / 17°C | 29°C / 15°C | 5days (48 mm) Good | 12h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 28°C / 16°C | 27°C / 14°C | 2days (15 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 26°C / 15°C | 25°C / 13°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 4days (46 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 65% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 16°C / 8°C | 13°C / 6°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 75% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| June | 12°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 8days (50 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 12°C / 6°C | 9°C / 2°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 13°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 78% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 16°C / 7°C | 13°C / 4°C | 8days (52 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 72% Muggy | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 8days (64 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 23°C / 12°C | 21°C / 10°C | 8days (55 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 27°C / 14°C | 26°C / 12°C | 5days (37 mm) Good | 12.2h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bendigo are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bendigo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bendigo is January, with average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bendigo is July, with average overnight lows of 6°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bendigo is October, averaging 64mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Bendigo receives approximately 113 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Bendigo.
The least favorable months to visit Bendigo are June, July, August, September, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bendigo is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Bendigo is 66%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bendigo are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Bendigo averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Bendigo is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bendigo has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bendigo ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Bendigo, with a climate score of 5.4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Bendigo, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 12°C (54°F) and 8 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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