Frost Dates for Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Coordinates: -36.767, 144.283

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia typically occurs around Oct 25, and the first autumn air frost around Apr 22. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -186 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -6.7 to -3.9°C (20 to 25°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is July, with an average low of 5°C (41°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Oct 25 (last spring) to Apr 22 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Oct 1 (last spring) to May 26 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Oct 25 to Apr 22, which provides approximately 178 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Oct 1 to May 26, which provides a total of 237 days for growing.

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  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostApr 22Oct 25
Light Ground FrostMay 26Oct 1
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely