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Daylesford is a town in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, within the Shire of Hepburn, Victoria, Australia, approximately 114 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. First established in 1852 as a gold mining town, Daylesford had a population of 2,781 at the 2021 census.
As one of Australia's few spa towns, Daylesford is a notable tourist destination. The town's numerous spas, restaurants and galleries are popular alongside the many gardens and country-house-conversion styled bed and breakfasts.
The broader area around the town, including Hepburn Springs to the north, is known for its natural spring mineral spas and is the location of over 80 per cent of Australia's effervescent mineral water reserve.
It is also the filming location for the third season of The Saddle Club, the twenty first season of The Block and scenes from the 2004 film Love's Brother.
Background information about Daylesford adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Daylesford
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Daylesford
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Jun, Aug, Sep — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Jan, Feb if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
44°
4° low
40mm
Feb
44°
5° low
42mm
Mar
38°
4° low
37mm
Apr
32°
1° low
46mm
May
25°
0° low
43mm
Jun
21°
-1° low
54mm
Jul
17°
-2° low
52mm
Aug
21°
-2° low
56mm
Sep
27°
-1° low
50mm
Oct
32°
0° low
47mm
Nov
39°
1° low
59mm
Dec
44°
3° low
46mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
What else is around Daylesford
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (12)
- 1.0 km
- 1.8 km
- 12.8 km
- 16.0 km
- 2.4 km
- 2.5 km
🏖️ Beaches (1)
- 2.2 km
🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (18)
- 1.1 km
- 1.7 km
- 1.9 km
- 1.9 km
- 2.0 km
- 16.0 km
⛰️ Peaks & summits (108)
- 1.1 km
- 1.9 km
- 10.5 km
- 11.0 km
- 11.3 km
- 11.4 km
🏰 Historic sites (55)
- 1.1 km
- 13.9 km
- 13.9 km
- 14.0 km
- 14.6 km
- 14.7 km
🏛️ Museums & galleries (1)
- 16.4 km
🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (2)
- 0.9 km
- 24.8 km
🕳️ Caves (1)
- 19.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Daylesford
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Daylesford
- Where is Daylesford?
- Daylesford is in Goldfields, Victoria, Australia.
- When is the best time to visit Daylesford?
- Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Daylesford are typically August, September, June — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
- What's the weather like in Daylesford?
- Summer daytime highs average around 44°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about -2°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.
