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Maclean
Bundjalung National Park
Bundjalung National Park
New South Wales, Australia

Maclean

Maclean is a village in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of about 2,711 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population2,711
Local time10:38
29.46° S, 153.20° EElevation 9 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2463
The year in Macleanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Maclean at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

167 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

46 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 3 km

Weather in Maclean

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°19°22.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°19°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct26°17°
Thu29 Oct25°14°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°14°
Sat31 Oct26°17°
Sun1 Nov27°16°
Mon2 Nov28°18°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov32°20°1 mm

When to go to Maclean

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575966716790838589767058
High27°27°25°23°21°19°18°20°22°24°25°27°
Low21°21°20°17°15°12°11°11°14°16°18°20°
Rain (mm)15117216713111210859614677115120
Wet days17151912144775101215

What's on in Maclean

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

Monuments and museums in Maclean

All monuments

More museums: Maclean Stone Cottage & Bicentennial Museum

Outdoors around Maclean

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
Lawrence Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
The Pinnacle RocksViewpoints
1.6 km
Yamba Waters Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.7 km
Maclean LookoutViewpoints
1.8 km
Maclean Golf ClubGolf courses
4.1 km
Tyndale Caravan ParkCamp sites
9.3 km

Nature around Maclean

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 Maclean

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Maclean

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

Maclean from above

Postal code

2463

Getting to Maclean

Lismore AirportLSY
70 km
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNK
78 km
Coffs Harbour AirportCFS
96 km
Lawrence Standby Ferry North TerminalLawrence Standby Ferry South Terminal
8.9 km
Lawrence Ferry North TerminalLawrence Ferry South Terminal
8.9 km

Places near Maclean

Places with a climate like Maclean

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maclean?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maclean.
What is the hottest month in Maclean?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Maclean?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maclean?
March is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Maclean?
The postal code of Maclean is 2463.