Bairnsdale Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Bairnsdale's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 25.9 degrees. That gives Bairnsdale an annual average daytime high of 20.3 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than the Victoria mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.9 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.1 degrees in July. That is a 20.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 9.6 degrees across the year, 0.4 degrees colder than the Victoria average of 10.0.
Annual rainfall totals 716mm across 99 rain days, close to the Victoria average. The wettest month is January at 151mm, and February is the driest at 10mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. January receives 151mm while February gets just 10mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, March comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. June sits at the other end at 1.0.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, March is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.8/10 - Ranked #73 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, VIC avg 5.9)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 25.5 | 13.5 | 230 | 9.6 |
| Autumn | 20.3 | 9.6 | 102 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 14.8 | 6.1 | 176 | 2.6 |
| Spring | 20.7 | 9.2 | 208 | 7.9 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Bairnsdale.
25.1°C, 151mm rain February
25.9°C, 10mm rain March
24.5°C, 41mm rain April
19.1°C, 35mm rain May
17.3°C, 26mm rain June
13.1°C, 61mm rain July
13.2°C, 77mm rain August
18.1°C, 38mm rain September
18.2°C, 62mm rain October
20.4°C, 59mm rain November
23.4°C, 88mm rain December
25.4°C, 69mm rain
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