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Victoria, Australia

Newstead

Newstead is a village in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 820 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec
Population820
Local time23:27
37.11° S, 144.06° EElevation 225 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3462
The year in Newsteadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec

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

Newstead at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

48 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

28 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 14 km

Weather in Newstead

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°19°
Sat24 Oct24°17°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct16°10°22.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct15°6°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct16°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°8°
Fri30 Oct19°12°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°13°4 mm
Sun1 Nov18°13°13.7 mm

When to go to Newstead

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score738185866943414964767685
High27°27°24°20°15°12°11°13°15°18°22°24°
Low15°15°13°10°8°6°5°5°6°8°11°13°
Rain (mm)302832375770667259524843
Wet days84666998710106

What's on in Newstead

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

Monuments and museums in Newstead

All monuments

Outdoors around Newstead

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
Union Hill MIne LookoutViewpoints
1.1 km
Maldon Golf CourseGolf courses
1.5 km
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.6 km
Havelock Street LookoutViewpoints
2.5 km
Castlemaine Golf ClubGolf courses
3 km
Welshmans Reef Caravan ParkCamp sites
5.5 km

Nature around Newstead

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 Newstead

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Newstead

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Newstead

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

Newstead from above

Postal code

3462

Getting to Newstead

Melbourne AirportMEL
93 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
101 km
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
110 km
MucklefordRailway station
12 km
MaldonRailway station
13 km
CastlemaineRailway station
14 km

Places near Newstead

Places with a climate like Newstead

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Newstead?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Newstead.
What is the hottest month in Newstead?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Newstead?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Newstead?
November is the wettest month with about 48 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Newstead?
The postal code of Newstead is 3462.