Murray River Weather Forecast
Murray River weather: 79°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Murray River is a river in New South Wales. Murray River is a river known as Australia's longest river.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Murray River with drizzle. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 64°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Murray River is January, February, April, September, October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 299 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is 11.5°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Murray River today at 8.8/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Murray River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:09 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Murray River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 90° / 64° | 75% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 55° | 70% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 54° | 33% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 54° | 4% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 56° | 8% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 51° | 12% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 47° | 4% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 44° | 4% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 49° | 34% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 64° | 26% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 57° | 10% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 54° | 22% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 13% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 50° | 8% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 49° | 6% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 55° | 10% | 11 mph | 8 |
Climate in Murray River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94° | 68° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 92° | 67° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 86° | 64° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 53° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 67° | 48° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 44° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 59° | 42° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 48° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 83° | 59° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 89° | 63° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Murray River
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Air quality and pollen in Murray River
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Murray River
Go in January, February, April, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Murray River?
Murray River is a river in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -34, 142. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Murray River right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 54% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Murray River?
January, February, April, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Murray River, which has a semi-arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Murray River in?
Murray River observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:09 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Murray River?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 299 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
