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Bridgewater
Old Government House, Stirling
Old Government House, Stirling
Balhannah railway station
Balhannah railway station
Benacre
Benacre
South Australia, Australia

Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a village in South Australia, Australia, 412 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,719 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now12°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population3,719
Local time07:35
35.01° S, 138.77° EElevation 412 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5155
The year in Bridgewaterweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bridgewater at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

121 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

23 mm of rain

Monuments nearby9+

within 15 km

Weather in Bridgewater

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°12°5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°13.9 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct15°6°
Wed28 Oct17°5°
Thu29 Oct23°7°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct15°10°4 mm
Sun1 Nov18°9°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°10°1 mm

When to go to Bridgewater

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889094876643434666878795
High26°26°23°19°16°13°12°13°15°18°22°24°
Low14°15°13°11°8°6°6°6°7°9°11°13°
Rain (mm)242333529012111911188594041
Wet days323681110118552

What's on in Bridgewater

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

Monuments and museums in Bridgewater

All monuments

Outdoors around Bridgewater

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mount Barker Caravan & Tourist ParkCamp sites
0.7 km
Woodhouse Scout Activity CentreCamp sites
1.2 km
Cameron's ClimbClimbing
1.2 km
Echunga Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 km
Warrawong Wildlife SanctuaryZoos
1.9 km
Mount Lofty Summit LookoutViewpoints
2 km

Nature around Bridgewater

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 Bridgewater

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bridgewater

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Bridgewater

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

Bridgewater from above

Postal code

5155

Getting to Bridgewater

Adelaide International AirportADL
23 km
Kingscote AirportKGC
137 km
Whyalla AirportWYA
246 km
Mount BarkerRailway station
11 km
BelairRailway station
12 km
PineraRailway station
13 km

Places near Bridgewater

Places with a climate like Bridgewater

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bridgewater?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bridgewater.
What is the hottest month in Bridgewater?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Bridgewater?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bridgewater?
June is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Bridgewater?
The postal code of Bridgewater is 5155.