The Hunter Valley
Australia's oldest wine region, still turning out semillon that ages better than it has any right to, hot-air balloons drifting over the vines at dawn, and a food trail of cheese and chocolate makers built entirely around the cellar-door crowd.
The best time to visit The Hunter Valley is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (74°F). Local time there is 09:52 (UTC+10).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 78°F · rain 7.2in · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Williamtown, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C83°F | 68mm2.7in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| February | 27°C80°F | 130mm5.1in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| March | 26°C78°F | 183mm7.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 23°C74°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 20°C68°F | 52mm2.0in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 17°C63°F | 51mm2.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| July | 18°C64°F | 83mm3.3in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| August | 19°C66°F | 44mm1.7in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| September | 22°C71°F | 59mm2.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C75°F | 84mm3.3in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 25°C77°F | 78mm3.1in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C80°F | 70mm2.8in | 14.3h14.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- AUD · Australian dollar
- Language
- English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit The Hunter Valley?
The best time to visit The Hunter Valley is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (74°F).
How warm does The Hunter Valley get?
Typical daytime highs in The Hunter Valley are Mar–May 23°C (73°F), Jun–Aug 18°C (64°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).
Is The Hunter Valley expensive?
On the ground, The Hunter Valley is mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Hunter Valley good for?
The Hunter Valley is good for eating extremely well, an unhurried pace, sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns.