Daylesford Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Daylesford's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 24.6 degrees. That gives Daylesford an annual average daytime high of 16.9 degrees, 2.9 degrees cooler than the Victoria mean.
Daytime highs peak at 24.6 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 3.3 degrees in June. That is a 21.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 7.5 degrees across the year, 2.5 degrees colder than the Victoria average of 10.0.
Annual rainfall totals 678mm across 100 rain days, close to the Victoria average. The wettest month is January at 99mm, and February is the driest at 2mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. January receives 99mm while February gets just 2mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, February 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.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to February for the peak-comfort window.
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: 5.2/10 - Ranked #181 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 | 23.7 | 11.2 | 138 | 10.0 |
| Autumn | 17.1 | 8.0 | 112 | 5.1 |
| Winter | 10.0 | 3.9 | 209 | 1.0 |
| Spring | 16.6 | 7.0 | 218 | 4.9 |
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 Daylesford.
23.3°C, 99mm rain February
24.6°C, 2mm rain March
22.7°C, 4mm rain April
15.1°C, 59mm rain May
13.5°C, 50mm rain June
8.9°C, 42mm rain July
8.9°C, 93mm rain August
12.1°C, 74mm rain September
12.2°C, 72mm rain October
16.6°C, 71mm rain November
21.0°C, 75mm rain December
23.3°C, 38mm rain
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