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Guildford

Guildford is a locality in Victoria, Australia, 318 m above sea level. It has a population of about 330 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec
Population330
Local time09:53
37.17° S, 144.17° EElevation 318 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3451
The year in Guildfordweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec

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

Guildford at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

52 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

30 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 13 km

Weather in Guildford

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°16°6.3 mm
Sun25 Oct17°8°19.9 mm
Mon26 Oct12°5°1 mm
Tue27 Oct12°6°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°5°1 mm
Thu29 Oct20°8°
Fri30 Oct14°13°16.6 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°15.7 mm
Sun1 Nov14°7°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov19°6°

When to go to Guildford

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score778485866538374561737685
High26°26°23°19°15°11°11°12°14°17°21°24°
Low14°14°13°10°7°5°4°5°6°8°10°12°
Rain (mm)323035406480778167575247
Wet days84666998710106

What's on in Guildford

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

Monuments and museums in Guildford

All monuments

Outdoors around Guildford

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
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.6 km
Mount Alexander Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 km
Havelock Street LookoutViewpoints
2.5 km
Castlemaine Golf ClubGolf courses
3 km
2nd Castlemaine Scout CampCamp sites
3.5 km

Nature around Guildford

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 Guildford

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Guildford

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Guildford

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

Guildford from above

Postal code

3451

Getting to Guildford

Melbourne AirportMEL
82 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
90 km
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
101 km
CastlemaineRailway station
12 km
MucklefordRailway station
16 km
MalmsburyRailway station
19 km

Places near Guildford

Places with a climate like Guildford

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Guildford?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Guildford.
What is the hottest month in Guildford?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Guildford?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guildford?
November is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Guildford?
The postal code of Guildford is 3451.