When is the best time to go to Bathurst

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bathurst, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bathurst weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bathurst are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bathurst January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 81mm 9.1hrs 15hrs

January in Bathurst is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in January »

February

Bathurst February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 65mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

February in Bathurst is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in February »

March

Bathurst March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 57mm 7.5hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Bathurst is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in March »

April

Bathurst April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 52mm 6.9hrs 12.2hrs

Bathurst's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bathurst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in April »

May

Bathurst May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 53mm 5.8hrs 11.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Bathurst and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Bathurst and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in May »

June

Bathurst June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 42mm 5.7hrs 15hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Bathurst during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bathurst with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in June »

July

Bathurst July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 54mm 6.2hrs 14.2hrs

July in Bathurst is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bathurst.

July is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in July »

August

Bathurst August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 67mm 7hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Bathurst is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Bathurst and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in August »

September

Bathurst September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 54mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs

Bathurst's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bathurst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in September »

October

Bathurst October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 8.1hrs 11.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bathurst and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bathurst for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in October »

November

Bathurst November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 61mm 8.9hrs 15hrs

The weather in November in Bathurst is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bathurst, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Bathurst and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in November »

December

Bathurst December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 64mm 9.3hrs 14.2hrs

December in Bathurst is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bathurst, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Bathurst and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bathurst with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bathurst weather in December »

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Bathurst weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: June 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: December 9.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: January 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: February 23.7°C 74.7°F
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