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Rainbow
Victoria, Australia

Rainbow

Rainbow is a village in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 672 (2021). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population672
Local time10:12
35.90° S, 142.00° EElevation 85 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3424
The year in Rainbowweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low21° / 10°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Rainbow at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

29 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

15 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 16 km

Weather in Rainbow

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct31°18°
Sat24 Oct23°17°5.4 mm
Sun25 Oct18°10°14.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°
Tue27 Oct17°7°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct21°8°
Fri30 Oct20°15°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°15°18.6 mm
Sun1 Nov21°14°14.6 mm

When to go to Rainbow

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687588898159576680798381
High29°29°26°21°17°14°13°15°17°21°24°27°
Low16°16°14°11°9°6°6°6°8°10°12°14°
Rain (mm)152217163438374034292527
Wet days634558776975

What's on in Rainbow

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

Monuments and museums in Rainbow

All monuments

Outdoors around Rainbow

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Rainbow Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.1 km
Rainbow Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 km
The WattlesCamp sites
13 km

Nature around Rainbow

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 Rainbow

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rainbow

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rainbow

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

Rainbow from above

Postal code

3424

Getting to Rainbow

Mildura AirportMQL
186 km
Mount Gambier AirportMGB
232 km

Places near Rainbow

Places with a climate like Rainbow

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rainbow?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rainbow.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Rainbow?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rainbow?
October is the wettest month with about 29 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rainbow?
The postal code of Rainbow is 3424.