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New South Wales, Australia

Buxton

Buxton is a village in New South Wales, Australia, 404 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,741 (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
Population1,741
Local time20:09
34.26° S, 150.53° EElevation 404 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2571
The year in Buxtonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

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

Buxton at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in January

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

80 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

52 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Buxton

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°15°8.7 mm
Sat24 Oct26°16°
Sun25 Oct30°14°3.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°11°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°6°
Thu29 Oct21°9°
Fri30 Oct24°13°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°14°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°16°5.9 mm

When to go to Buxton

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626264776557515979726763
High25°24°22°19°16°13°12°14°17°20°22°24°
Low16°16°14°11°9°6°5°6°8°10°12°15°
Rain (mm)8211680877370595352688684
Wet days1615169108987111214

What's on in Buxton

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

Monuments and museums in Buxton

All monuments

Outdoors around Buxton

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
Avon Caravanpark VillageCamp sites
1.4 km
Antill Park Country Golf ClubGolf courses
1.7 km
Warrabunda Scouts CampsiteCamp sites
2.3 km
Stirling DriveGolf courses
2.5 km
Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna SanctuaryZoos
3.3 km
SpillwayViewpoints
6.8 km

Nature around Buxton

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 Buxton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Buxton

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Buxton

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

Buxton from above

Postal code

2571

Getting to Buxton

Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYD
69 km
Bathurst AirportBHS
125 km
Canberra AirportCBR
169 km
BuxtonRailway station
0.5 km
BargoRailway station
5.5 km
TahmoorRailway station
6.6 km

Places near Buxton

Places with a climate like Buxton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Buxton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Buxton.
What is the hottest month in Buxton?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Buxton?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Buxton?
March is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Buxton?
The postal code of Buxton is 2571.