Skip to main content
Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Morning editionSydney ⛅ 15°CAUD/USD 0.7082 · AUD/EUR 0.6123About UsOur TeamSourcesContactNewsletter

Mt Beauty Weather

HomeWeatherMt Beauty Weather

Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Down Under Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

Mt Beauty is currently seeing partly cloudy skies and a mild afternoon, with the live forecast above showing a chance of a late shower. The Kiewa Valley town sits at the base of the Alpine National Park, so conditions shift quickly as air funnels off the Bogong High Plains.

What’s driving today’s weather in Mt Beauty?

A trough drifting across north-east Victoria is drawing moist air up the valley, triggering isolated showers later this afternoon and into the evening. Winds remain light from the north-west, keeping temperatures near average for this time of year. The nearby towns of Bright, Tawonga and Falls Creek all share similar influences — Bright weather often sees the same trough activity, while Falls Creek weather on the higher slopes can be several degrees cooler and more exposed.

How does the season affect conditions here?

Summer in Mt Beauty brings warm days (mid-to-high 20s Celsius) with afternoon thunderstorms common as heat builds over the ranges. Autumn sees crisp mornings and stable, clear skies. Winter is cold and frosty, with snowfalls occasionally dusting the town’s lower elevations, though the main snow cover sits above 1400 metres at Falls Creek. Spring can be windy and changeable, with the Kiewa Valley channeling gusty north-westerlies before the first summer heat.

Elevation350 metres (1,150 ft)
Annual rainfall1,050 mm (41 in) average
Summer average max27.5 °C
Winter average min1.8 °C
Is the mt beauty weather 14 day forecast reliable?

Long-range forecasts beyond 7 days are broad trends only, as alpine-influenced systems can shift quickly. For a more reliable outlook, check the live forecast above and the Bureau of Meteorology’s 7-day forecast for Mt Beauty.

How does weather in mount beauty 10 days compare to Falls Creek?

Mt Beauty is about 350 metres lower than Falls Creek, so daytime temperatures are typically 3–5 °C warmer and snowfall is rare. Both locations share the same weather systems, but Falls Creek often has stronger winds and more persistent cloud.

Does Melbourne weather affect Mt Beauty?

Not directly — Melbourne weather is shaped by Port Phillip Bay and the Great Dividing Range blocks many systems. However, cold fronts that cross Melbourne often strengthen over the ranges, bringing rain or snow to Mt Beauty within 12–24 hours.

For broader conditions across the state, see our Australia weather hub. If you’re travelling from the city, check the latest Melbourne weather before heading up the Hume. For any storm or flood alerts, visit our severe weather warning page.