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Skipton
St Andrew's Presbyterian church
St Andrew's Presbyterian church
Mount Elephant
Mount Elephant
Victoria, Australia

Skipton

Skipton is a village in Victoria, Australia, 279 m above sea level. It has a population of about 609 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population609
Local time21:17
37.69° S, 143.36° EElevation 279 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3361
The year in Skiptonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

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

Skipton at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

60 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

32 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 15 km

Weather in Skipton

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct23°8°
Sat31 Oct19°12°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov17°10°
Mon2 Nov16°9°12.7 mm
Tue3 Nov17°11°16.4 mm
Wed4 Nov13°8°14.9 mm
Thu5 Nov12°7°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov20°7°0.5 mm
Sat7 Nov11°6°4.1 mm
Sun8 Nov12°6°

When to go to Skipton

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score819185815935314049607082
High25°25°22°18°15°12°11°12°14°17°20°22°
Low13°13°12°10°8°6°5°5°6°8°10°11°
Rain (mm)343238435058586865605249
Wet days846781111111112116

What's on in Skipton

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

Monuments and museums in Skipton

All monuments

Outdoors around Skipton

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

Playtpus Viewing PlatformViewpoints
0.2 km
Skipton CampgroundCamp sites
0.5 km
Skipton Golf CourseGolf courses
0.8 km

Nature around Skipton

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 Skipton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Skipton

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Skipton

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

Skipton from above

Postal code

3361

Getting to Skipton

Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
105 km
Melbourne AirportMEL
130 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
135 km

Places near Skipton

Places with a climate like Skipton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skipton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Skipton.
What is the hottest month in Skipton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Skipton?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Skipton?
October is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Skipton?
The postal code of Skipton is 3361.