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Victoria, Australia

Macarthur

Macarthur is a locality in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 469 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now8°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population469
Local time00:10
38.03° S, 142.00° EElevation 85 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3286
The year in Macarthurweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Macarthur at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

88 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

29 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Macarthur

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°6°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct14°7°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°2.2 mm
Thu29 Oct19°10°
Fri30 Oct23°10°
Sat31 Oct22°14°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov18°13°2.6 mm
Mon2 Nov20°13°0.6 mm
Tue3 Nov15°12°3.5 mm

When to go to Macarthur

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score839085786142394354617381
High23°24°22°19°16°13°12°13°15°17°19°21°
Low14°14°13°11°9°8°7°7°8°9°11°12°
Rain (mm)332942476079818876604846
Wet days745891112121012107

What's on in Macarthur

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

Monuments and museums in Macarthur

All monuments

Outdoors around Macarthur

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
Macarthur Recreation ReserveCamp sites
0.6 km
Macarthur Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
Budj Bim CampgroundCamp sites
7.3 km
Lake Surprise LookoutViewpoints
7.5 km
Dry CraterViewpoints
7.6 km

Nature around Macarthur

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 Macarthur

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macarthur

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Macarthur

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

Macarthur from above

Postal code

3286

Getting to Macarthur

Portland AirportPTJ
56 km
Mount Gambier AirportMGB
112 km
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
216 km

Places near Macarthur

Places with a climate like Macarthur

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macarthur?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macarthur.
What is the hottest month in Macarthur?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Macarthur?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macarthur?
August is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macarthur?
The postal code of Macarthur is 3286.