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Victoria, Australia

Macedon

Macedon is a village in Victoria, Australia, 508 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,073 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now6°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population2,073
Local time23:24
37.42° S, 144.56° EElevation 508 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3440
The year in Macedonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

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

Macedon at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

71 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

40 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 14 km

Weather in Macedon

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct12°5°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct12°3°
Wed28 Oct14°4°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct16°8°
Fri30 Oct21°8°
Sat31 Oct18°12°15.5 mm
Sun1 Nov20°7°6.3 mm
Mon2 Nov16°9°3.1 mm
Tue3 Nov13°8°2.9 mm
Wed4 Nov16°6°

When to go to Macedon

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score808884775530313654637282
High24°24°21°17°13°10°10°11°13°16°19°21°
Low12°12°11°8°7°5°4°4°5°7°9°10°
Rain (mm)404242455773747466687160
Wet days856761099710117

What's on in Macedon

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

Monuments and museums in Macedon

All monuments

Outdoors around Macedon

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
Turitable FallsViewpoints
0.7 km
Woodend Golf ClubGolf courses
0.8 km
Major Mitchell LookoutViewpoints
1.6 km
Treetops Scout CampCamp sites
1.7 km
Gisborne Golf ClubGolf courses
1.9 km
Omega Block AreaClimbing
3.6 km

Nature around Macedon

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 Macedon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macedon

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Macedon

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

Macedon from above

Postal code

3440

Getting to Macedon

Melbourne AirportMEL
37 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
46 km
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
70 km
MacedonRailway station
0.5 km
GisborneRailway station
5.4 km
WoodendRailway station
7.4 km

Places near Macedon

Places with a climate like Macedon

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macedon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macedon.
What is the hottest month in Macedon?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Macedon?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macedon?
November is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macedon?
The postal code of Macedon is 3440.