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

16°C
Partly cloudyMaffraFeels like 15° · Wind 8 km/h · Humidity 71%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 06:53Sunset 17:38
Today☁️16°💧0%
Wed🌦️18°💧78%
Thu🌧️19°💧45%
Fri☁️15°💧16%
Sat🌦️16°💧12%
Sun☁️16°💧0%
Mon☁️14°💧4%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Maffra sits in the Gippsland region of Victoria, about 200 kilometres east of Melbourne. The live forecast above shows today’s conditions for this Wellington Shire town, with temperatures and rainfall typical for the season.

What weather patterns affect Maffra?

Maffra’s weather is shaped by cold fronts moving east across Bass Strait and the influence of the Victorian Alps to the north. The maffra weather radar from the Bureau’s Melbourne and Yarram radars tracks rainbands arriving from the west. For regional context, check Melbourne weather for broader state patterns, or sale weather as the nearest major centre. The maffra weather bom page provides the official forecast and warnings for the town.

What does the seasonal outlook look like?

Summer days reach the mid-to-high twenties Celsius on average, while winters are cool with overnight lows around 4°C and frequent frosts. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly across the year, with a slight spring peak. For a longer view, consult weather maffra 14 days forecasts from the Bureau or elders weather maffra for agricultural planning. The region can experience severe storms in summer and cold fronts in winter, so check severe weather warnings when conditions look active.

LocationGippsland, Victoria, 200 km east of Melbourne
Annual rainfall~570 mm, fairly uniform year-round
Summer average max~26°C (January)
Winter average min~4°C (July), frost common
Does Maffra get snow?

Snow is very rare. The town sits at low elevation on the Gippsland plain. Heavy frost occurs most winter mornings, but snow flurries only reach the nearby Alpine foothills, above about 800 metres.

What is the windiest time of year in Maffra?

Spring (September to November) is the windiest period, with strong northwesterly winds ahead of cold fronts. These can bring gusty conditions and raise fire danger in the surrounding farmland and bush.

How reliable are 14-day forecasts for Maffra?

Useful for trends, not specifics. Day-to-day accuracy drops sharply after about 7 days. Check the weather maffra 14 days outlook for broad pattern changes, but rely on the live forecast above for near-term decisions.