Bendigo Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Bendigo's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 28.6 degrees. That gives Bendigo an annual average daytime high of 20.5 degrees, 0.7 degrees warmer than the Victoria mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.6 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 4.5 degrees in June. That is a 24.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 9.5 degrees across the year, 0.5 degrees colder than the Victoria average of 10.0.
Annual rainfall totals 517mm across 65 rain days, 20 percent drier than the Victoria average. The wettest month is January at 91mm, and February is the driest at 1mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (January) gets over 65 times as much rain as the driest (February).
By our reckoning, November (9.7/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, November 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: 6.1/10 - Ranked #123 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 | 27.7 | 14.0 | 124 | 8.5 |
| Autumn | 20.7 | 9.8 | 90 | 6.6 |
| Winter | 13.1 | 5.1 | 130 | 1.7 |
| Spring | 20.6 | 9.3 | 173 | 7.5 |
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 Bendigo.
26.7°C, 91mm rain February
28.6°C, 1mm rain March
27.0°C, 2mm rain April
18.6°C, 43mm rain May
16.5°C, 45mm rain June
12.2°C, 33mm rain July
12.0°C, 41mm rain August
15.2°C, 56mm rain September
15.9°C, 34mm rain October
20.7°C, 53mm rain November
25.2°C, 86mm rain December
27.7°C, 31mm rain
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