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Orbost
Snowy River, Victoria
Snowy River, Victoria
Jacksons Beach
Jacksons Beach
Victoria, Australia

Orbost

Orbost is a village in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 2,024 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now28°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Sep
Population2,024
Local time11:19
37.70° S, 148.46° EElevation 41 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3888
The year in Orbostweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Sep

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

Orbost at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

75 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

55 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 133 km

Weather in Orbost

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°18°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct23°15°
Sun25 Oct28°12°14.9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct19°9°
Thu29 Oct18°11°
Fri30 Oct21°9°
Sat31 Oct26°14°4.5 mm
Sun1 Nov20°14°2.5 mm

When to go to Orbost

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626773766950516173686465
High27°27°24°21°17°14°14°15°18°20°23°25°
Low15°15°14°11°9°7°6°6°8°10°12°13°
Rain (mm)555656687179675668697571
Wet days12111191012111110131414

What's on in Orbost

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

Monuments and museums in Orbost

All monuments

Outdoors around Orbost

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
Marlo Ocean Views Cabin and Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
View of Marlo valleyViewpoints
1.2 km
Orbost Golf CourseGolf courses
1.3 km
Orbost Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.7 km
Snowy River LookoutViewpoints
3.9 km

Nature around Orbost

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 Orbost

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Orbost

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Australia
Paleogene · 1

Towns and villages around Orbost

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

Orbost from above

Postal code

3888

Getting to Orbost

Mount Hotham AirportMHU
123 km
Merimbula AirportMIM
155 km
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOM
162 km

Places near Orbost

Places with a climate like Orbost

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Orbost?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orbost.
What is the hottest month in Orbost?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Orbost?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orbost?
November is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Orbost?
The postal code of Orbost is 3888.