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Magpie

Magpie is a locality in Victoria, Australia, 422 m above sea level. It has a population of about 368 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population368
Local time18:23
37.62° S, 143.85° EElevation 422 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes3350, 3352 …
The year in Magpieweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Magpie at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

65 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

38 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 8.2 km

Weather in Magpie

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct11°5°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct12°4°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct13°5°1.4 mm
Thu29 Oct16°9°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct19°8°
Sat31 Oct17°12°17 mm
Sun1 Nov19°9°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°1.9 mm
Tue3 Nov13°8°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov16°7°1.2 mm

When to go to Magpie

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score799083765330253549597079
High24°24°21°17°14°11°10°11°13°16°19°21°
Low12°13°11°9°7°5°4°5°6°7°9°11°
Rain (mm)383844465667677875656257
Wet days94778111110911118

What's on in Magpie

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

Monuments and museums in Magpie

All monuments

Outdoors around Magpie

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
Kryal CastleTheme parks
1.3 km
Sovereign Hill LookoutViewpoints
2 km
Black Hill LookoutViewpoints
2.5 km
Shady Acres Caravan ParkCamp sites
2.8 km
Midlands Gold CourseGolf courses
2.9 km
Ballarat Wildlife ParkZoos
3.7 km

Nature around Magpie

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 Magpie

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Magpie

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Magpie

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

Magpie from above

Postal codes

335033523356

Getting to Magpie

Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
72 km
Melbourne AirportMEL
87 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
93 km
BallaratRailway station
6.5 km
WendoureeRailway station
8.9 km
Invermay Miniature RailwayRailway station
11 km

Places near Magpie

Places with a climate like Magpie

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Magpie?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Magpie.
What is the hottest month in Magpie?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Magpie?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Magpie?
October is the wettest month with about 65 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Magpie?
Magpie has 3 postal codes: 3350, 3352, 3356.