Bendigo in October
October is right in the heart of spring for Bendigo, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Expect the mercury to hit around 20.7 degrees during the day and settle at 9.0 degrees after dark. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
October's temperature is very close to the annual average for Bendigo.
Rainfall in October averages 53mm over about 7 days. That means roughly a 23% chance of rain on any given day, decent odds for a dry day.
Solar exposure averages 22.0 MJ/m2 per day in October, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
Our Comfort Score rates October at 8.4/10. That's about as good as it gets.
For your suitcase: layers you can peel on and off, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Bendigo in October with another destination.
October at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in October. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- A jumper or light cardigan for flexibility
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- A light rain jacket just in case
- Strong sun protection including a hat and SPF 50+
Coming From Overseas?
How October in Bendigo stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 5 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 2 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 1 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How October Compares
Bendigo's monthly climate at a glance. October is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.7 | 14.8 | 91mm | 8.7 |
| Feb | 28.6 | 14.0 | 1mm | 8.3 |
| Mar | 27.0 | 13.5 | 2mm | 9.2 |
| Apr | 18.6 | 8.8 | 43mm | 6.2 |
| May | 16.5 | 7.1 | 45mm | 4.4 |
| Jun | 12.2 | 4.5 | 33mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 12.0 | 4.5 | 41mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 15.2 | 6.3 | 56mm | 3.1 |
| Sep | 15.9 | 6.6 | 34mm | 4.4 |
| Oct | 20.7 | 9.0 | 53mm | 8.4 |
| Nov | 25.2 | 12.2 | 86mm | 9.7 |
| Dec | 27.7 | 13.3 | 31mm | 8.5 |