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Dripstone

Dripstone is a locality in New South Wales, Australia, 355 m above sea level. It has a population of about 68 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now23°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population68
Local time21:16
32.65° S, 149.00° EElevation 355 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2820
The year in Dripstoneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low22° / 10°
Rain this month54mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Dripstone at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in January

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

52 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

40 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 56 km

Weather in Dripstone

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Showers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct27°20°1.3 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°17.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°8°
Wed28 Oct21°7°
Thu29 Oct24°8°
Fri30 Oct18°13°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov24°15°2 mm
Mon2 Nov19°17°27.4 mm

When to go to Dripstone

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545969878768566487817666
High30°29°26°22°18°14°13°15°18°22°25°28°
Low18°18°15°12°8°5°4°5°7°10°13°16°
Rain (mm)525442404348554940546665
Wet days1110116558868109

What's on in Dripstone

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

Monuments and museums in Dripstone

All monuments

Nature around Dripstone

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 Dripstone

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dripstone

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dripstone

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

Postal code

2820

Places near Dripstone

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dripstone?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dripstone.
What is the hottest month in Dripstone?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Dripstone?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dripstone?
January is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Dripstone?
The postal code of Dripstone is 2820.