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South Australia, Australia

Mount Benson

Mount Benson is a locality in South Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 130 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population130
Local time04:58
37.08° S, 139.78° EElevation 7 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5275
The year in Mount Bensonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low16° / 12°
Rain this month40mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Mount Benson at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

102 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

17 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

January

Weather in Mount Benson

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°11°
Tue27 Oct15°9°
Wed28 Oct16°11°
Thu29 Oct17°12°
Fri30 Oct21°11°
Sat31 Oct20°15°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov18°14°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°
Tue3 Nov17°14°2.6 mm

When to go to Mount Benson

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889185796444495057607585
High20°21°19°18°16°14°13°14°15°16°18°19°
Low15°15°15°13°12°11°10°10°11°12°13°14°
Rain (mm)19172641671021069660403031
Wet days5467913101191196
Sea17°17°16°16°16°16°15°14°14°15°15°16°

What's on in Mount Benson

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

Nature around Mount Benson

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 Mount Benson

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mount Benson

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Mount Benson

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

Postal code

5275

Places near Mount Benson

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Benson?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mount Benson.
What is the hottest month in Mount Benson?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Mount Benson?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mount Benson?
June is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mount Benson?
The sea is warmest in January at about 17°C and coolest in September at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Mount Benson?
The postal code of Mount Benson is 5275.