Bairnsdale weather in January
In January, Bairnsdale sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 58 mm of rain across 8.2 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 36 min at the start of January to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Bairnsdale's 3rd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bairnsdale's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- 8.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 6:08 AM – 8:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Bairnsdale is city in Victoria, Australia.
- Founded
- 1859
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical January day in Bairnsdale reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 13 |
| 2 | 25 | 13 |
| 3 | 25 | 13 |
| 4 | 25 | 13 |
| 5 | 25 | 13 |
| 6 | 25 | 13 |
| 7 | 25 | 13 |
| 8 | 25 | 13 |
| 9 | 25 | 14 |
| 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 11 | 25 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 26 | 14 |
| 19 | 26 | 14 |
| 20 | 26 | 14 |
| 21 | 26 | 14 |
| 22 | 26 | 14 |
| 23 | 26 | 14 |
| 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 25 | 26 | 14 |
| 26 | 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 26 | 14 |
| 28 | 26 | 14 |
| 29 | 26 | 14 |
| 30 | 26 | 14 |
| 31 | 26 | 14 |
Bairnsdale weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 14° | 58 | 8.2 | 14.3 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 25° / 14° | 62 | 7.5 | 13.5 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 23° / 12° | 47 | 7.3 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 20° / 10° | 54 | 7.2 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 34 | 6.6 | 10 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 14° / 6° | 63 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 13° / 6° | 44 | 8.1 | 9.6 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 15° / 6° | 46 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 17° / 7° | 58 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 19° / 9° | 70 | 10.7 | 13 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 21° / 10° | 85 | 10.8 | 14 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 23° / 12° | 72 | 9.1 | 14.6 | 7.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%.
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| Clearer (%) | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Bairnsdale gets around 58 mm of rain over 8.2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 25% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 25 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 25 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 26 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 47% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 28 | 13 | 2 |
| 2 | 57 | 28 | 13 | 2 |
| 3 | 56 | 28 | 14 | 2 |
| 4 | 56 | 28 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | 54 | 29 | 15 | 2 |
| 6 | 54 | 29 | 15 | 2 |
| 7 | 54 | 29 | 15 | 2 |
| 8 | 52 | 29 | 16 | 3 |
| 9 | 52 | 29 | 16 | 3 |
| 10 | 52 | 29 | 16 | 3 |
| 11 | 52 | 29 | 16 | 3 |
| 12 | 51 | 29 | 17 | 3 |
| 13 | 51 | 29 | 17 | 3 |
| 14 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 4 |
| 15 | 48 | 30 | 17 | 4 |
| 16 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 4 |
| 17 | 47 | 31 | 18 | 4 |
| 18 | 46 | 32 | 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 45 | 33 | 18 | 5 |
| 20 | 44 | 33 | 18 | 5 |
| 21 | 43 | 34 | 18 | 5 |
| 22 | 42 | 35 | 18 | 5 |
| 23 | 41 | 35 | 18 | 5 |
| 24 | 41 | 35 | 19 | 5 |
| 25 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 5 |
| 26 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 5 |
| 27 | 40 | 35 | 19 | 5 |
| 28 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 5 |
| 29 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 6 |
| 30 | 40 | 34 | 20 | 6 |
| 31 | 40 | 34 | 21 | 6 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 36 min at the start of January to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 6:24 AM, and sunset from 8:30 PM to 8:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:25 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:23 | 8:22 | 8:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.6 | 5:55 | 8:30 |
| 2 | 14.6 | 5:56 | 8:30 |
| 3 | 14.6 | 5:57 | 8:30 |
| 4 | 14.5 | 5:58 | 8:30 |
| 5 | 14.5 | 5:58 | 8:31 |
| 6 | 14.5 | 5:59 | 8:31 |
| 7 | 14.5 | 6:00 | 8:31 |
| 8 | 14.5 | 6:01 | 8:31 |
| 9 | 14.5 | 6:02 | 8:31 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 6:03 | 8:30 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 6:04 | 8:30 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 6:05 | 8:30 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 6:05 | 8:30 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 6:06 | 8:30 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 6:07 | 8:30 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 6:08 | 8:29 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 6:09 | 8:29 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 6:10 | 8:29 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 6:11 | 8:28 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 6:12 | 8:28 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 6:13 | 8:28 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 6:14 | 8:27 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 6:15 | 8:27 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 6:17 | 8:26 |
| 25 | 14.1 | 6:18 | 8:26 |
| 26 | 14.1 | 6:19 | 8:25 |
| 27 | 14.1 | 6:20 | 8:24 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 6:21 | 8:24 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 6:22 | 8:23 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 6:23 | 8:22 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 6:24 | 8:22 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.92 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.97 kWh/m² to a high of 6.92 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 6.92 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bairnsdale
In January, Bairnsdale sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bairnsdale sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is January a good time to visit Bairnsdale?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Bairnsdale for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bairnsdale in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Bairnsdale sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bairnsdale in January
The nearest coast averages about 19°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 km away) is warmest in February at about 19°C and coldest in August near 12°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 19 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 16 | Cool |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 13 | Bracing |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 15 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Bairnsdale in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bairnsdale peaks around December 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 2 | Low |
| Jul | 2 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bairnsdale in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bairnsdale is worst in January — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 16.0× the cleanest month (June, 2 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 38 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 36 |
| Level | Poor | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 2 | Good |
| Jul | 3 | Good |
| Aug | 3 | Good |
| Sep | 4 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 36 | Poor |
Where is Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale sits at 37.8°S, 147.6°E, 26 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Traralgon, 102 km away.
Topography around Bairnsdale
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bairnsdale.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bairnsdale has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 m around an average of 18 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 479 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,640 m.
The land around Bairnsdale is covered by grassland (47%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, grassland (57%) and trees (24%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bairnsdale (-37.8229°, 147.6104°, elevation 26 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).