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New South Wales, Australia

Backwater

Backwater is a locality in New South Wales, Australia, 1,189 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population19
Local time11:04
30.07° S, 151.88° EElevation 1,189 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2365
The year in Backwaterweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Backwater at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in January

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

73 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

46 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 54 km

Weather in Backwater

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°14°9.6 mm
Mon26 Oct19°13°14.7 mm
Tue27 Oct21°10°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct18°9°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°6°
Fri30 Oct20°10°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°11°7.4 mm
Sun1 Nov20°10°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov22°14°3 mm
Tue3 Nov22°15°1.5 mm

When to go to Backwater

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score636264654747405475706463
High24°23°21°18°14°11°10°12°16°19°21°23°
Low13°13°11°8°6°3°2°2°5°8°10°12°
Rain (mm)1161317358554654475178103117
Wet days20182314147976131517

What's on in Backwater

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Backwater

All monuments

Nature around Backwater

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Backwater

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Backwater

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

2365

Places near Backwater

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Backwater?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Backwater.
What is the hottest month in Backwater?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Backwater?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Backwater?
March is the wettest month with about 73 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Backwater?
The postal code of Backwater is 2365.