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South Gippsland
South Gippsland
Victoria, Australia

Foster

Foster is a village in Victoria, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,044 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,044
Local time17:03
38.65° S, 146.20° EElevation 39 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3960
The year in Fosterweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low16° / 10°
Rain this month89mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Foster at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

80 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

46 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

February

Monuments nearby5+

within 58 km

Weather in Foster

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct25°17°
Sat24 Oct18°15°6.2 mm
Sun25 Oct17°12°22 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°6.7 mm
Wed28 Oct15°12°1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°9°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°14°2 mm
Sun1 Nov18°13°6.4 mm

When to go to Foster

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score788477746041353849546476
High22°22°20°18°15°13°12°13°14°16°18°20°
Low15°16°15°13°11°9°8°8°9°10°12°14°
Rain (mm)5846678580989810396898070
Wet days979991213131214149
Sea18°19°18°17°16°14°13°13°13°14°15°17°

What's on in Foster

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

Monuments and museums in Foster

All monuments

Nature around Foster

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 Foster

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Foster

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Kevington 23 km ↘2021 · 130 km
5.2Thorpdale 3 km ↘2012 · 39 km
5.0Thorpdale 12 km ↓2000 · 30 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Australia
Devonian · 1

Formations around the town

Wilson Creek Shale · 1

Towns and villages around Foster

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

Postal code

3960

Places near Foster

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Foster?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Foster.
What is the hottest month in Foster?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Foster?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Foster?
November is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Foster?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Foster?
The postal code of Foster is 3960.